Kabsa Mezze Starter
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters

Kabsa Mezze Starter

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • • 6 ripe tomatoes, grated
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
  • • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • • 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the oil and cook the garlic for 30 seconds without letting it brown.

2
Phase 2

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, chilli flakes, and salt and simmer for 15 minutes until thick and jammy.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the coriander and take off the heat.

4
Phase 4

Serve warm as a dip with flatbread or alongside rice dishes.