Kabsa

20 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Finely dice an onion and grate a carrot.
  2. 2Finely dice an onion and grate a carrot.
  3. 3Finely dice an onion and grate a carrot.
  4. 4Add them to a pot with a touch of ghee, then add the aromatics.
  5. 5Add them to a pot with a touch of ghee, then add the aromatics.
  6. 6Add them to a pot with a touch of ghee, then add the aromatics.
  7. 7Add the spices.
  8. 8Add the spices.
  9. 9Add the spices.
  10. 10Add 2 tablespoons of tomato puree and a chicken stock cube.
  11. 11Add 2 tablespoons of tomato puree and a chicken stock cube.
  12. 12Add 2 tablespoons of tomato puree and a chicken stock cube.
  13. 13Add a good pinch of salt.
  14. 14Add a good pinch of salt.
  15. 15Add a good pinch of salt.
  16. 16Toast everything for a couple of minutes.
  17. 17Toast everything for a couple of minutes.
  18. 18Toast everything for a couple of minutes.
  19. 19Add the chicken.
  20. 20Add the chicken.
  21. 21Add the chicken.
  22. 22Add two cups of water and the zest of two oranges.
  23. 23Add two cups of water and the zest of two oranges.
  24. 24Add two cups of water and the zest of two oranges.
  25. 25Let the pot boil for about 30 minutes or till the chicken is fully cooked.
  26. 26Let the pot boil for about 30 minutes or till the chicken is fully cooked.
  27. 27Let the pot boil for about 30 minutes or till the chicken is fully cooked.
  28. 28Place the chicken on a baking tray, brush it with some of the stock and broil it in the oven for a nice color.
  29. 29Place the chicken on a baking tray, brush it with some of the stock and broil it in the oven for a nice color.
  30. 30Place the chicken on a baking tray, brush it with some of the stock and broil it in the oven for a nice color.
  31. 31Wash and soak two cups of basmati rice for about 30 minutes.
  32. 32Wash and soak two cups of basmati rice for about 30 minutes.
  33. 33Wash and soak two cups of basmati rice for about 30 minutes.
  34. 34To make the daqoos, blend a couple of tomatoes with an onion, a few spicy chilies or a bell pepper, some garlic, a peeled lemon, a nice bunch of fresh mint, a good pinch of salt, a teaspoon of coriander powder or fresh coriander, and half a teaspoon of cumin powder.
  35. 35To make the daqoos, blend a couple of tomatoes with an onion, a few spicy chilies or a bell pepper, some garlic, a peeled lemon, a nice bunch of fresh mint, a good pinch of salt, a teaspoon of coriander powder or fresh coriander, and half a teaspoon of cumin powder.
  36. 36To make the daqoos, blend a couple of tomatoes with an onion, a few spicy chilies or a bell pepper, some garlic, a peeled lemon, a nice bunch of fresh mint, a good pinch of salt, a teaspoon of coriander powder or fresh coriander, and half a teaspoon of cumin powder.
  37. 37Blend it into a chunky consistency.
  38. 38Blend it into a chunky consistency.
  39. 39Blend it into a chunky consistency.
  40. 40Once the rice has doubled in size, add the rice to the pot with two cups of water or about a centimeter above the rice.
  41. 41Once the rice has doubled in size, add the rice to the pot with two cups of water or about a centimeter above the rice.
  42. 42Once the rice has doubled in size, add the rice to the pot with two cups of water or about a centimeter above the rice.
  43. 43Add the zest of another orange to release its oils on the rice.
  44. 44Add the zest of another orange to release its oils on the rice.
  45. 45Add the zest of another orange to release its oils on the rice.
  46. 46Let it boil for about 6 to 7 minutes.
  47. 47Let it boil for about 6 to 7 minutes.
  48. 48Let it boil for about 6 to 7 minutes.
  49. 49Drop the heat to the lowest possible, cover and let it cook for 20 minutes.
  50. 50Drop the heat to the lowest possible, cover and let it cook for 20 minutes.
  51. 51Drop the heat to the lowest possible, cover and let it cook for 20 minutes.
  52. 52Drop the rice on a serving plate and fluff it up a bit.
  53. 53Drop the rice on a serving plate and fluff it up a bit.
  54. 54Drop the rice on a serving plate and fluff it up a bit.
  55. 55Lay the chicken halves on their bed, garnish with optional nuts fried in authentic ghee, serve it with the daqoos and enjoy.
  56. 56Lay the chicken halves on their bed, garnish with optional nuts fried in authentic ghee, serve it with the daqoos and enjoy.
  57. 57Lay the chicken halves on their bed, garnish with optional nuts fried in authentic ghee, serve it with the daqoos and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken
  • 1 chicken
  • 1 chicken
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • 3 orange zest
  • 3 orange zest
  • 3 orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp black lumi powder
  • 0.5 tsp black lumi powder
  • 0.5 tsp black lumi powder
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 3 chilies or bell pepper
  • 3 chilies or bell pepper
  • 3 chilies or bell pepper
  • 1 peeled lemon
  • 1 peeled lemon
  • 1 peeled lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt

Equipment

knifegraterpotwooden spoonbaking trayblenderserving plate
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