kabse

kabse from Saudi Arabia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.

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Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Difficulty
Medium
Spice
No chilli
Cost
Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
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About

Caramelize the chicken with olive oil then add a maggi cube and boil it for around 30 minutes. In another pot, add all the veggies and caramelize them till they are soft. Once everything is done, add the rice, raisins & spices to the veggies and add 2 and a half cups of water for the rice to cook. Once the rice is done put everything in the oven.

Ingredients

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Steps

  1. Step 1

    Caramelize the chicken with olive oil then add a maggi cube and boil it for around 30 minutes. In another pot, add all the veggies and caramelize them till they are soft.

    30 min
  2. Step 2

    Once everything is done, add the rice, raisins & spices to the veggies and add 2 and a half cups of water for the rice to cook. Once the rice is done put everything in the oven.

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Substitutions

  • chicken tofu

    Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.

Tips

  • Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

History & culture

Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.

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Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Questions about this recipe

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How long does kabse take?

40 min all in — 10 min prep, 30 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Oven.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at to taste.

What can I use instead?

chicken → tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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