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Kabsa Iraqi (Iraqi kabsa)
Basmati rice scented with cardamom, spices and raisins, cooked with tender lamb pieces. It is the dish of big family gatherings, served on a communal platter in the center of the table.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Viande
Riz
Spices & seasoning
On the side
Instructions
- Brown the lamb pieces in the oil with the sliced onions until golden.
- Add the tomato paste, spices and cinnamon, then pour in the broth. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse the rice and soak it for 20 minutes in cold water.
- Remove the meat and strain the broth. Measure 750 ml of broth to cook the rice.
- Fry the raisins and almonds briefly in a little oil, then set them aside.
- Cook the drained rice in the hot broth for 15 to 18 minutes over low heat, covered. Spread it on a large platter, top with the meat and garnish with raisins and almonds.
Variations and tips
Chicken version. Replace the lamb with chicken thighs and reduce the cooking time to 40 minutes.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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