Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice (& Chicken) Dish Recipe

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Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice (& Chicken) Dish
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Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a large stock pot, casserole or dutch oven. Add chicken pieces, onion & garlic & sauté until onion is tender. Stir in tomato puree & simmer over a low heat for a couple of minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes, carrots, cloves, all the spices & salt and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes. Add the water & Maggi cube.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Add rice to the pot & stir carefully. (if you're wanting to brown the chicken in the oven - remove it from the pot now & place in the preheated oven).
  4. Re-Cover & simmer for 35 - 40 minutes - adding the raisins for the last 10 minutes - or until rice is tender.
  5. Place the rice on a large serving dish, topped with the chicken & garnished with almonds. Serve with a fresh mixed salad - preferably with a little lime vinaigrette. Saudis like their Kabsa with a hot sauce called 'Shattah'.
  6. N.B: You can also 'finish' the chicken pieces off in the oven by cooking them for 25 - 30 minutes at 180 C whilst the rice is cooking. (but don't let them become dry).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 490.67 Kcal (2054 kJ)
Calories from fat 248.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.57g 42%
Cholesterol 134.71mg 45%
Sodium 282.64mg 12%
Potassium 572.16mg 12%
Total Carbs 32.73g 11%
Sugars 3.61g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.12g 12%
Protein 28.49g 57%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 23.4mg 130%
Calcium 66.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.33 Kcal (541 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.27g 42%
Cholesterol 35.51mg 45%
Sodium 74.5mg 12%
Potassium 150.81mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.63g 11%
Sugars 0.95g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 12%
Protein 7.51g 57%
Vitamin C 3mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 6.2mg 130%
Calcium 17.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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