Al Kabsa

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.

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Al Kabsa
This is a lovely chicken dish you serve on rice.
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
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servings
Ingredients
Kabsa Spice Mix
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Kabsa Spice Mix
Instructions
  1. 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

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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.
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Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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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
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Ingredients
Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Course Fish, Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10-15 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Instructions
  1. 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

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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
Dressing
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutess
Servings
people
Ingredients
Slaw
Dressing
Instructions
  1. 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.