Kabsa Rice
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains

Kabsa Rice

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups basmati rice
  • • 500g lamb shoulder, cubed
  • • 1 onion, chopped
  • • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 tbsp baharat spice mix
  • • 1/2 cup raisins
  • • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • • 3 1/2 cups beef stock
  • • 2 tbsp ghee

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Brown the lamb cubes in the ghee in a heavy pot; remove.

2
Phase 2

Soften the onion in the same pot; add the tomato paste and baharat and fry 2 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Return the lamb with the stock; cover and simmer 40 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Lift out the lamb; add the rinsed rice, cover, and cook on low 18 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Toast the almonds in a dry pan and warm the raisins.

6
Phase 6

Fluff the rice, top with the lamb, and scatter the almonds and raisins.