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Kabsa

Name: Kabsa
Cuisine: Saudi Arabian
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1 whole (about 3-4 lbs) chicken; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 large, chopped onion; 4, minced garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons kabsa spice mix (black lime, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cups water or chicken broth; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup, toasted almonds or pine nuts

Kabsa is a traditional Saudi Arabian rice dish characterized by its fragrant spices and tender meat, often chicken or lamb. It holds cultural significance as a communal meal served during gatherings and celebrations, embodying the hospitality of the Arabian Peninsula.

10 ingredients

spicedaromaticsavorynuttyslightly sweet

Culinary DNA Preview

Saudi Arabian70%

Arab30%

Ingredients

basmati rice
2 cups
chicken
1 whole (about 3-4 lbs)
tomato paste
2 tablespoons
onion
1 large, chopped
garlic cloves
4, minced
kabsa spice mix (black lime, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper)
2 tablespoons
vegetable oil
3 tablespoons
water or chicken broth
4 cups
raisins
1/4 cup
almonds or pine nuts
1/4 cup, toasted

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Kabsa originated in the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in Saudi Arabia, evolving as a staple dish that blends local spices and cooking methods to create a hearty one-pot meal.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Saudi Arabian70%

ingredients+techniques

Arab30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing browning simmering steaming

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