Kabsa Rice Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Kabsa Rice Tagine / Stew

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

Chef's Menu Description

A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 800g chicken thighs, bone-in
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • • 2 dried limes (loomi)
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 600ml water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot and brown the chicken over medium-high heat.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion, cumin, turmeric, and dried limes and fry for 5 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and water and bring to a boil.

4
Phase 4

Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

5
Phase 5

Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6
Phase 6

Season with salt and serve hot over rice.