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Traditional Saudi Kabsa

Name: Traditional Saudi Kabsa
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabian
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes; 1 kg bone-in chicken pieces (or lamb/mutton as preferred); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large onions, finely sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 large carrots, grated; 4 cups chicken broth or water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 5 whole cloves; 5 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground paprika; ¼ teaspoon ground saffron threads (optional); Salt to taste; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or coriander leaves for garnish; ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts for garnish (optional)

Traditional Saudi Kabsa is a fragrant and hearty rice and meat dish seasoned with bold spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. The slow-cooked chicken and aromatic basmati rice create a comforting meal that showcases authentic Saudi flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.

Prep: 40 mins

Cook: 60 mins

7/7/2025

Added by: Sahab Solutions

Ingredients

6 servings

2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
1 kg bone-in chicken pieces (or lamb/mutton as preferred)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, finely sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 large carrots, grated
4 cups chicken broth or water
2 cinnamon sticks
5 whole cloves
5 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon ground saffron threads (optional)
Salt to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or coriander leaves for garnish
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts for garnish (optional)

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Traditional Saudi Kabsa

Traditional Saudi Kabsa is a fragrant and hearty rice and meat dish seasoned with bold spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. The slow-cooked chicken and aromatic basmati rice create a comforting meal that showcases authentic Saudi flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.

Prep: 40 mins

Cook: 60 mins

7/7/2025

Added by: Sahab Solutions

Ingredients

6 servings

2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
1 kg bone-in chicken pieces (or lamb/mutton as preferred)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, finely sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 large carrots, grated
4 cups chicken broth or water
2 cinnamon sticks
5 whole cloves
5 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon ground saffron threads (optional)
Salt to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or coriander leaves for garnish
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts for garnish (optional)

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