fateemah
10-03-2006, 08:01 AM
Kabsah - Saudi Arabian Rice and Meat
Ingredients
1 whole cut-up chicken (see substitutions at comment section)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup (60 ml) oil
4 cups (950 ml) raw rice, soaked and drained
7-1/2 cups (1775 ml) water
1 6 oz (168 grm). can tomato paste
Seasonings to taste:
Salt
Pepper
Curry
Cinnamon
Condiments:
plain yogurt
hot sauce
Preparation
In a bowl, cover rice with water and allow to soak 1/2 to 1 hour.
In a large pot, saute onions, tomatoes and meat in oil.
Add spices to taste and simmer for about 10 minutes over low to medium heat.
Add 7-1/2 cups (1775 ml) water and simmer until meat is tender.
Drain rice which has been soaking and add to pot.
Add tomato paste.
Cook until water has been absorbed.
Serve with plain yogurt, hot sauce, and fresh tossed greens and vegetable salad.
Comments
This is a very traditional dish in Saudi Arabia and most parts of the Middle East.
Substitutions: 1 1/2 pounds of lamb, stewing beef, or your favorite meat is fine.
Ingredients
1 whole cut-up chicken (see substitutions at comment section)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup (60 ml) oil
4 cups (950 ml) raw rice, soaked and drained
7-1/2 cups (1775 ml) water
1 6 oz (168 grm). can tomato paste
Seasonings to taste:
Salt
Pepper
Curry
Cinnamon
Condiments:
plain yogurt
hot sauce
Preparation
In a bowl, cover rice with water and allow to soak 1/2 to 1 hour.
In a large pot, saute onions, tomatoes and meat in oil.
Add spices to taste and simmer for about 10 minutes over low to medium heat.
Add 7-1/2 cups (1775 ml) water and simmer until meat is tender.
Drain rice which has been soaking and add to pot.
Add tomato paste.
Cook until water has been absorbed.
Serve with plain yogurt, hot sauce, and fresh tossed greens and vegetable salad.
Comments
This is a very traditional dish in Saudi Arabia and most parts of the Middle East.
Substitutions: 1 1/2 pounds of lamb, stewing beef, or your favorite meat is fine.