Kabsa
This dish of meat, rice and spices is found all over the Arab Peninsula and has many variants. This is a simple but delicious version of the kabsa recipe.
Ingredients
For the garnish
For the baharat
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Instructions
- Mix the spices together to make the baharat and store in an airtight container.
- Melt the butter in a pan, add the meat pieces and brown them all over (about 5 minutes).
- Remove the meat pieces from the pan and add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes to lightly brown the onions.
- Add the tomatoes, carrot and 1½ tsp of baharat. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Add back the meat and pour in the stock. Season with salt, cover and simmer gently until the meat is tender (20 minutes for chicken, at least 1 hour for lamb).
- Add the rice and cook over a low heat until the rice is cooked and all the water has been absorbed.
- Serve and garnish with the raisins and almonds.