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Kabsa
Brown chicken. Soften onion, add garlic, tomato and whole spices. Add water and salt, simmer 25 minutes. Lift chicken.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Kabsa take?
1 hr 20 min all in โ 20 min prep, 1 hr cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 5 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Tree nuts. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Chicken โ Lamb shoulder chunks. Longer simmer. Still kabsa.
Any tips from this recipe?
Loomi (dried lime) is the Gulf note if you find it. Do not stir the rice like risotto.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.