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Kabsa bil-Djaj (chicken kabsa)

A fragrant rice cooked in spiced chicken broth with tomato and onion, served with tender pieces of chicken. A festive, generous dish typical of shared tables.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Riz

Bouillon

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

1,114 kcal per serving

Protein
45.4 g
Carbohydrates
164.6 g
of which sugars
6.4 g
Fat
28.8 g
of which saturated fat
6.6 g
Fiber
4.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Brown the chicken pieces in the oil, then set them aside.
  2. In the same pot, fry the sliced onion and garlic until well browned.
  3. Add the grated tomatoes, the tomato paste and the spices, then let reduce for five minutes.
  4. Return the chicken, pour in the stock and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken, then cook the rinsed rice in the fragrant broth for 15 minutes with the lid on.
  6. Spread the rice on a large dish, place the chicken on top and sprinkle with toasted almonds and raisins.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the chicken with potatoes and carrots cooked in the same broth.

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