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

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

  1. Fry meat until browned on all sides. Add enough water to the pot so that it covers the meat by 1.5 -2 , bring to a boil then cook gently over medium heat for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until tender. Reserve stock & set meat aside.
  2. Soak rice for 15 minutes. Drain, rise under running water then drain well.
  3. Add butter to a large stock pot or casserole, fry the onion, pepper, carrot & spices. Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Add rice to vegetables in the pot, cook for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add meat stock until stock covers rice (approx 1.5 above rice). Cover pot. Cook on low heat for 30 minutes or until tender - add a little more stock or water if rice seems to become dry.
  5. Sauce:.
  6. Fry onion, garlic and tomato in the butter. Add tomato paste, celery, salt, cinnamon, water & stock cube. Cook on medium heat until slightly thickened and celery is tender.
  7. Serve in a large dish or on a platter. Place the rice first, top with meat & garnish with pine nuts. Serve the sauce in a jug with a spoon. Saudies enjoy kabsa with a hot sauce called 'shattah' - .
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 645.74 Kcal (2704 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.11g 28%
Cholesterol 168.62mg 56%
Sodium 300.4mg 13%
Potassium 1485.31mg 32%
Total Carbs 61.57g 21%
Sugars 12g 48%
Dietary Fiber 6.82g 27%
Protein 56.87g 114%
Vitamin C 41.8mg 70%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 18%
Iron 43.2mg 240%
Calcium 96.8mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.31 Kcal (374 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 28%
Cholesterol 23.32mg 56%
Sodium 41.55mg 13%
Potassium 205.44mg 32%
Total Carbs 8.52g 21%
Sugars 1.66g 48%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 27%
Protein 7.87g 114%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 70%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 18%
Iron 6mg 240%
Calcium 13.4mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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