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Traditional Saudi Kabsa Rice Bowl

Name: Traditional Saudi Kabsa Rice Bowl
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabian
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes; 1½ lbs (700g) bone-in chicken pieces or lamb chunks; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 large onion, finely sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 large carrot, grated; 4 cups chicken or lamb broth; 2 teaspoons kabsa spice mix (blend of ground black lime, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, and bay leaves); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water; Salt, to taste; Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish); Toasted slivered almonds and raisins (optional, for garnish)

A classic Saudi Arabian dish featuring fragrant basmati rice cooked with a blend of traditional kabsa spices and tender meat, creating a hearty and aromatic meal perfect for sharing.

Prep: 40 mins

Cook: 65 mins

5/25/2025

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4 servings

2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
1½ lbs (700g) bone-in chicken pieces or lamb chunks
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
1 large onion, finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 large carrot, grated
4 cups chicken or lamb broth
2 teaspoons kabsa spice mix (blend of ground black lime, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, and bay leaves)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Toasted slivered almonds and raisins (optional, for garnish)

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Traditional Saudi Kabsa Rice Bowl

A classic Saudi Arabian dish featuring fragrant basmati rice cooked with a blend of traditional kabsa spices and tender meat, creating a hearty and aromatic meal perfect for sharing.

Prep: 40 mins

Cook: 65 mins

5/25/2025

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
1½ lbs (700g) bone-in chicken pieces or lamb chunks
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
1 large onion, finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 large carrot, grated
4 cups chicken or lamb broth
2 teaspoons kabsa spice mix (blend of ground black lime, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, and bay leaves)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Toasted slivered almonds and raisins (optional, for garnish)

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