Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice Recipe

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Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice
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Directions:

  1. Slice the onion and garlic, cut the tomatoes in to wedges and chop the fresh coriander.
  2. Heat the oil in a casserole dish and add the onions, garlic - sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, then add chicken and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the rice and sauté for about 3 minutes before adding the tomato, spices, salt and dried limes.
  3. Add water just enough to cover the rice mixture and bring to boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in the sultanas and almonds, then leave for further 10 minutes with the lid on.
  5. Remove the lid, stir well and serve with the following sauce.
  6. Accompanying Sauce.
  7. Skin the tomatoes and mix all the ingredients together, season to taste.
  8. Serve the Kabsa with the tomato sauce and flatbreads.
  9. NB. If making up the Kabsa spice mixture fresh - grind all the spices together in a coffee grinder or a food processor/mixer, or with a pestle and mortar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 637.14 Kcal (2668 kJ)
Calories from fat 304.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.81g 52%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 647.35mg 27%
Potassium 795.53mg 17%
Total Carbs 48.2g 16%
Sugars 5.13g 21%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g 21%
Protein 34.71g 69%
Vitamin C 55.6mg 93%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 28%
Iron 135.6mg 753%
Calcium 97.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.74 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.68g 52%
Cholesterol 34.08mg 50%
Sodium 147.06mg 27%
Potassium 180.73mg 17%
Total Carbs 10.95g 16%
Sugars 1.17g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 21%
Protein 7.88g 69%
Vitamin C 12.6mg 93%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 28%
Iron 30.8mg 753%
Calcium 22.2mg 10%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.8
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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