Al Kabsa

Name: Al Kabsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c butter; 3 lbs chicken (I used breasts, cut into 8-10 pieces); 1 lg onion (finely chopped); 6 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 c tomato puree; 14 oz chopped tomatoes (canned-can be fresh); 3 med carrots (grated); 1 pinch grated nutmeg; 1 pinch ground cumin; 1 pinch ground corainder; salt and pepper (to tasgte); 4 c broth; 1/4 c raisins; 1/4 c slivered almonds (toasted); 1/2 tsp saffron; 1/4 tsp ground green cardamoms; 1/2 tsp ground cinnnamon; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/2 ts[ ground dried limes (*I could not find this so I used lime zest)

In my quest to try recipes representing teams playing in the World Cup. I found this one for Saudi Arabia, original recipe is found on Genius Kitchen.

Al Kabsa

This is a lovely chicken dish you serve on rice.

Course

Main Dish

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1/4 c butter
3 lbs chicken I used breasts, cut into 8-10 pieces
1 lg onion finely chopped
6 garlic cloves minced
1/4 c tomato puree
14 oz chopped tomatoes canned-can be fresh
3 med carrots grated
1 pinch grated nutmeg
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch ground corainder
salt and pepper to tasgte
4 c broth
1/4 c raisins
1/4 c slivered almonds toasted

Kabsa Spice Mix

1/2 tsp saffron
1/4 tsp ground green cardamoms
1/2 tsp ground cinnnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 ts[ ground dried limes *I could not find this so I used lime zest

Course

Main Dish

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1/4 c butter
3 lbs chicken I used breasts, cut into 8-10 pieces
1 lg onion finely chopped
6 garlic cloves minced
1/4 c tomato puree
14 oz chopped tomatoes canned-can be fresh
3 med carrots grated
1 pinch grated nutmeg
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch ground corainder
salt and pepper to tasgte
4 c broth
1/4 c raisins
1/4 c slivered almonds toasted

Kabsa Spice Mix

1/2 tsp saffron
1/4 tsp ground green cardamoms
1/2 tsp ground cinnnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 ts[ ground dried limes *I could not find this so I used lime zest

Instructions

Melt butter in large stockpot. Add chicken, onion and garlic. Saute until onion is tender. Stir in tomato puree and simmer for a couple of minutes. Add tomatoes, carrots, cloves and all the spices and S&P. Cook for a few minutes and then add broth. Let cook until chicken is done. Should thicken up a bit. Add raisins and let plump for about 2 minutes. Serve over rice and top with the toasted almonds.

Chicken Shawarma

This chicken is marinated in spices and grilled then served on soft pita bread with a yogurt sauce. It's so good. FYI you need to marinate overnight.

Servings

Ingredients

Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

Combine 1/2 the garlic, the coriander, 1 Tbsp. cumin, cardamom, cayenne, paprika, salt, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper to taste to a large zip lock bag. Add the chicken and use your hands to make sure each piece is coated. Marinate overnight or up to 24 hours.
Combine yogurt, remaining garlic, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and put in fridge (it will last in fridge for 3 days).
Heat grill to medium high. Place chicken on the grill and cook fro 4-5 minutes until nicely charred, then turn and cook 3-4 minutes more. Remove chicken from grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
To serve slice chicken and place evenly on pitas, top with yogurt sauce, romaine, tomato, and cucumber. Roll up and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Recipe Tin

Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Original recipe found on Cooking Classy

Moroccan Spiced Salmon With Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Delicious salmon dish with a sauce that could easily be used on a variety of fish dishes.

Course

Fish, Main Dish

Cuisine

Seafood

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10-15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

1/2 c greek yogurt
2 tbsp heavy cream
1/4 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp garlic minced
1 tbsp cilantro finely minced

Course

Fish, Main Dish

Cuisine

Seafood

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10-15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

1/2 c greek yogurt
2 tbsp heavy cream
1/4 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp garlic minced
1 tbsp cilantro finely minced

Instructions

Let salmon sit out for 10 minutes. Mix all the spices together and set aside. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray or the olive oil. Pat the spices on top of the salmon. Cook at 350 10-20 minutes depends on how big the fillets are. Should be cooked through and nice and flaky. Mix the lemon yogurt sauce together. Serve salmon and dollop with the sauce.

Mexican Slaw with Mango, Avocado and Cumin Dressing

Adapted from Cookin Canuck

Mexican Slaw with Mango, Avocado and Cumin Dressing

A refreshing slaw that is a perfect side dish.

Course

Side Dish

Cuisine

Mexican

Prep Time

15 minutess

Servings

people

Ingredients

Slaw

1/2 red cabbage thinly sliced
1 mango cut into cubes
1 avocado cut into cubes

Dressing

2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c olive oil
2 tbsp cilantro chopped
1/2 tsp jalapeno minced

Course

Side Dish

Cuisine

Mexican

Prep Time

15 minutess

Servings

people

Ingredients

Slaw

1/2 red cabbage thinly sliced
1 mango cut into cubes
1 avocado cut into cubes

Dressing

2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c olive oil
2 tbsp cilantro chopped
1/2 tsp jalapeno minced

Instructions

In a bowl place the cabbage, mango and avocado. Mix the ingredients for the dressing. Pour onto slaw mixture and toss. I used my hands. Ready to serve.