Lamb Kabsa
Tender lamb over basmati rice soaked in spiced broth, the king of the Saudi table.
- ⏱Time2 hr 30 min
- 📊DifficultyMedium
- 👥Serves6 people
- 🔥Per serving870 kcal
Ingredients for 6 people
- Meat1.5 kg bone-in lamb
- Rice3 cups basmati rice, soaked
- Onion2 medium onions, chopped
- Tomato2 medium tomatoes, grated
- Tomato paste1 tbsp
- Garlic4 cloves
- Kabsa spice mix2 tbsp
- Loomi (dried lime)2 dried limes
- Cardamom5 pods
- Vegetable oil3 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Water8 cups
Optional extras
- Almonds1/4 cup, toasted
- Raisins1/4 cup
- Carrot1 medium carrot, grated
- Chili pepper1 chili
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 870
- Protein
- 39 g
- Carbs
- 86 g
- Fat
- 40 g
Approximate values; they vary with the exact ingredients you use.
Method
Fry the onion in the oil until translucent, then add the garlic and meat pieces and stir until browned.
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, dried limes, cardamom and salt and stir for 2 minutes.
Pour in the water and let the meat cook over low heat for 90 minutes until tender.
Lift out the meat and measure the broth to 4.5 cups, then add the soaked rice.
Cover the pot and cook the rice over low heat for 25 minutes until done.
Spread the rice on a large platter, place the meat on top and garnish with the nuts and raisins.
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