The Middle East's most FLAVOURFUL chicken and rice! Gulf Kabsa (Machboos)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
- Kabsa, Makboos or Machboos is one of the best chicken and rice dishes on earth. It's seasoned with over 10 amazing spices, and is packed full of exciting and delicious flavours. This dish is the national dish of many Gulf countries and I'm certain you will really love it
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Making the Kabsa Stock
3:28 Cooking Kabsa rice
5:15 Assembling the Kabsa topping
7:31 Bringing it all together
9:05 Taste test + Review
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Chicken Stock:
1 Large Chicken (about 1.5kg or 3lbs)
400g (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
2 Medium onions
2 large garlic cloves
250ml (1 cup) of water
30ml (2 tbsp) oil
30g (2 tbsp) tomato paste
2 tsp salt
1 tsp each of
Turmeric
Ground Cumin
Ground coriander
Black pepper
1/2 tsp each of
Ginger
Cardamom
Paprika
Ground Loomi (Black Lime)
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Cloves
Rice:
2 Cups Basmati rice
2 Tbsp oil
2 Medium onions
2 Green chilies
2 Red chillies
1 Cinnamon quill (1/2 Tsp Powder
2 Bay leaves
2 Loomi (Black Lime) (1/2 Tsp Powder)
5 Cardamom Pods (1/2 Tsp Powder)
3 Cloves (1/8 Tsp Powder)
2 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Black Peppercorns (1 Tsp Powder)
1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds (1/4 Tsp Powder)
30g (2 Tbsp) Tomato Paste
Topping:
150g (5.25 oz) Shredded carrot
60g (2 oz) Slivered almonds or cashews or pinenuts
40g (1/4 cup) sultanas
40g (1/4 cup) raisins
2 Medium onions
4 Tbsp oil
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 Tsp each of
Ground Loomi (Black Lime)
Black Pepper
Turmeric
Ground Ginger
Ground Cloves
Cinnamon
Ground Cumin
Cardamom
Salt
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To make the stock:
1. Place a pot on the stove on medium heat and add the oil
2. Dice your 2 onions into a medium dice and add to the pot
3. Saute for 5 minutes until softened, then add the spices, salt and tomato paste
4. Fry for 2-3 minutes more then add the chicken, stir to combine well
5. Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic and water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and let it sit on medium low heat for 25 minutes
6. Remove the chicken when the time is up and strain the stock from any pieces
To make the rice:
1. Slice the onions into thin strips
2. Place your oil in the pot on medium heat and add your whole spices. Toast for a few minutes until fragrant
3. Add in the onion and mix with the spices, then deglaze the pot with some water
4. Saute the onions for 5-8 minutes until completely softened
5. Add the tomato paste and salt, then wash the rice and add it
6. Flatten the rice, then pierce the chillies and add them to the pot
7. Add stock to the pot until the rice is barely covered (Save some stock for the chicken)
8. Bring to a boil for a couple of minutes until the stock is absorbed, then turn the heat down to low
9. Cover and let steam for 20 minutes
To make the topping:
1. Soak the sultanas and raisins for about 1 hour
2. Shred your carrots
3. Toast the nuts for around 3-5 minutes until golden
4. Add the oil to a pot and fry the onions until a very dark brown colour
5. Mix together all the ingredients
To finish the dish:
1. Glaze the chicken pieces with the stock, then bake at 180c or 350f for 15-20 minutes
2. Add the topping onto the rice in the pot once it has cooked, and allow to steam for an additional 5 minutes
3. Remove the topping from the pot once wilted and fluff the rice up with a fork
To plate:
1. Add a layer of rice to a platter
2. Add plenty of the topping on the rice
3. Place the chicken and chillies on the rice
4. Garnish with parsley and more nuts - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I hope you like this delicious Chicken and Rice recipe. One thing I forgot to mention is that the topping is completely optional. It adds another layer of flavours to the dish, but if you wanted a quicker version then maybe consider adding some sultanas at the end of the cooking time.
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Do I need to add the spices a second time if I cook the Kabsa in one pot without straining ?
Can you come make it for me I’m too lazy
@@megandrosuk6100 time and location and i'll be right there
Dude, you have single-handedly introduced me to Middle Eastern food and I love it.
I've made several of your recipes now and they've all been great. Especially Toum.
Thanks James! Be sure to send us some photos on instagram, I'd love to see your results. The Toum is definitely a winner
My middle eastern roommates from university used to make this all the time. We would eat with our hands on the floor and it was very unusual and difficult for me to do at first, because the way they mush the rice into their hand was hard at first. They would make it so often, eventually I would just walk in, sit and eat with my hand without a second thought. I miss that stuff!
That is such a vibe. Thats what life's all about "A memory". P.S the best chicken and rice dish in the world is Biryani and its not even a contest.
Were they Saudi? And if you don’t mind me asking what Uni did you all go to?
That sounds like an amazing experience
@@faranqamar8130biryani is mid compared to Palestinian maclouba 😅
I have never seen Palestinians eat rice with their hands, but we do eat many other things with our hands.
As a Saudi .. I approve this recipe.
Keep up the great work Obi
agree, its saudi aprroved.
Indeed this dish was a crowd pleaser! I have cooked it for 2 different friends invitations, and both groups loved it so much and asked for the recipe and i sent them your video😍 thank you!
Thank you, thank you, thank you💐💐💐💐
I wish I could like this video a million times. I love that you and your wife have worked hard to make everything timely and clear. That all ingredients and instructions are written and you also make a point to demonstrate and repeat instructions verbally. Please, please don't leave this method of teaching because it's the only reason I've subscribed and keen to hear more from you.
I haven't cooked anything elaborate for over 10 years due to ill health but I think this recipe might just return me to the kitchen.xx
Aww thank you Amina, that's very kind of you! I always want to make the recipes as approachable as possible even if at first they might seem difficult, so I'm happy that you are finding them useful. I hope your health improves and that you are able to cook many delicious meals once more. Thank you!
I watched so many tutorials no one spoke about the topping!This is simply the best recipe out there, much love and support!
Just made this dish... It's mind-blowing how good the flavors are! Thank you @Middle Eats for introducing me to this dish.
I really enjoy your videos! Clean, direct, no unnecessary shenannigans. All around calming and appetizing to watch.
I must say, not only are your recipes easy to follow and look delicious, your smile and genuine positivity makes me come back!
I finally made this tonight! Thank you so much for teaching me how, and for teaching me what the "black balls" at the Middle Eastern market could be used for. I'm glad I made the optional topping -- I think it might be mandatory! Those caramelized onions... those fried slivered almonds!! It was met with mixed feelings with the family, but we have one very picky eater. He didn't like it because it was so heavily spiced. My mother loved it, though, because it was so heavily spiced!
Thank you again, and please keep doing what you're doing!
Ouf! The looks of it, the colors, spices and all. Just beautiful.
Brilliant no nonsense exposition. I reckon this recipe deserves a three-year university course. Worth it.
This looks amazing. And quite straightforward. Worth trying. Thank you.
I did this a couple days ago and it was amazing. I however didn't use the whole spices for the spices for the rice. I just cooked the chicken, strained the stock and then returned the chicken to the pot, added the rice and then the stock. I also added some water to cover the rice by 1-2 cm. I topped it at the end with roasted/fried almonds, and it turned out amazing.
Thanks brother. Just made a simplified version of this as its not easy to find some ingredients in my part of the world. It was amazing as always. Rivals your shawarma recipe for home made classic middle eastern meals. Love your work.
This was really delicious. I find that the chicken is less flavoursome when its so big so I use 1kg drumsticks instead. Now it comes out super duper amazing. Thank you so much for this!
This video is amazing man. I wanna try this immediately.
I am looking forward to trying this recipe! Thank you for sharing :)
This looks INCREDIBLE!
I MADE THIS!! I do suggest watching the video a few times before you attempt it.
:) kabsa is usually introduced as a meal for lunch in KSA and it is taster with chicken meat and green salad the arabic way
I made this today but didn’t add the chilies or the loomi and the rice tasted delicious! Especially with the topping (I made it without the onion). The chicken was succulent and oozed with flavour. It took me longer than expected but was worth it in the end. Thank you for your brilliant recipes! They are the closest thing I have found to what feels like familiar Middle Eastern cuisine.
Oh my! I just finished cooking this dish, and it's one of the best meals I've ever had! The flavours are great, and it's not that pretentious as it may seem. Honestly, I'm so happy with the result, will cook it again soon! Keep up the good work! Thank you, sir!
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I followed your recipe and it turned out so good! Thanks for sharing this with the world 🙏
Don't know much Middle Eastern food. Very glad I got this channel suggestion because this dish looks awesome and I'd love to try some more of your dishes. Quickly liked and subscribed.
Sounds like wonderful dish, will have to give it a go soon.
Thanks for the recipe.
What a dish! I just had supper and nevertheless Î'm sitting here drooling.This is just my flavour profile and made its way to the to-cook list right away.
I love this channel so much
Hey Obi this dish is beautiful mashallah! My hubby and I love it thanks 😊
I’m going to try this. Thank you ❤
This sounds FANTASTIC!
I made this! However, I doubled the recipe to make it for my family and it was absolutely delicious! I personally minced and added much more garlic to my stock since I like more garlic. But this was an amazing video! Extremely clear demonstration and instructions. Thank you! :)
Great job, I'm glad you liked it!
Fabulous food ! Keep it coming Obi !
I loveee this channel
amazing as always
I’m an Indian born and raised in KSA. My dream is to master or at least attempt to master middle eastern food. Your channel is my way to reach my goal. Keep up the great work! Cheers!
That looks so good!!
I made this today, family really enjoyed it. Amazing...... God bless you!
This video is amazing and pretty much accurate but as a middle eastern myself I feel like it’s a little more advanced or complicated cause usually kabsa is way simpler and easier and quicker to make and still keeps the deep flavor the same
I've made this recipe and trust me, it's bussssin
This dish is hands down the most fragrant and aromatic rice cooked in spice mixtures I've ever had. It's like every grain is infused with an enormous depth of flavour.
I just found your channel. Great recipes and I like how you show everything step-by-step. Keep up the great work!
Than you Nazmi. Hope you try some of the recipes out.
Cook this if you have all day or if whole family is ready to jump in. This is just overcomplicated. I admire you for completing it. It looks royal.
I like all the videos where you’re preparing a dinner dish. They look very appealing. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Ed! Dinner is my favourite meal of the day. Hope you try it out!
I will watch this reçipe next day very enteredting for me thanks for sharing i will thumbs up then.
I was hoping to see you make a Machboos. The spices are fantabulous. 😊❤
Amazing i must try. I love qabli palau the most
Thank you Omi!
The PSA on the sieve is like a bad infomercial- love it!
Thank you Obi for this wonderful recipe! I must give it a try to change up our regular machboos that we have 😋🥰
Machboos/makboos is always slightly different per household to make it to their liking. Our house doesn't use tomatoes in the stock and have saffron added to the last step of rice making, resulting in slightly different variation. The chicken in our machboos is fried to end up with a crispy skin. For our regular less fancy version, our topping has soaked and drained yellow split lentils that are quickly stir fried with onion, garlic and spices to give a crispy touch to replace the nuts! And finally, our inclusion of tomatoes comes in as side sauce that is a combination of shatta and tomato sauce much like the topping for koshari.
I looove this dish and how customisable it is!! Thank you again for all your efforts and bringing it to light for a new audience
Thanks for sharing that with me and yes just like you said it changes a lot from one house to another. That sounds very interesting, especially the crispy skin! I hope you like this one. Thank you
I love how your smart ass humour comes through more now than in earlier videos. Once I get my kitchen fixed my daughter and I will be binging on your recipes. Maybe it's just me, but your bowls of all the spices are just, well, sexy. I can just imagine all that gorgeous flavour!
I gotta work some personality into the videos somehow 😂. Can't wait to see what you and your daughter cook up. Also spices are always good looking!
This looks great man!
Thanks Carlos! Hope you try it out!
Lived in the middle east almost all my life. Although mandi and shawarma are pretty famous here in Pakistan, I didn't find any restaurant that serves Kabsa. Definitely going to make it at home.
Nice recipe 😋 PS for anyone want more nommi uses, you can make them into tea by removing the dried lemons seeds or poke a hole in whole lemon and boil them with water and done, you can sweeten your cup with sugar and enjoy ;)
Thank you for all the lovely recipe that you share… plz guide us must have spices in the kitchen for Mediterranean cooking. Allah bless you and put more barakah in your effort.
my god this looks amazing !
Obi my brother! If chicken kabsa includes 10 main spices that gives it a flavorful taste, you are the only "ingredient"(TH-camr) that makes TH-cam more flavorful to the viewers! If I were your neighbor bro, I am sure that you would send me some tasty food everyday!!! 🤣🥰
Well it's not always a matter of more spices = better, but in this case it is! 😁
Of course, but if the food is too good there wouldn't be any leftovers.
WOW! thats absolutely a must
It is, I know you'd enjoy it!
This is so amazing... I don’t really cook. But I love to watch such videos. Makes we wish I can travel to such countries. I love spice markets. Those burned lemons are the most exotic item on the list.
Burned lemon we do not make it we just buy it and you can make it with or with out tomato we use on or two tomates we blid the tomato in th blinder . The chef used a lot of ingredients .
@@asasas9020 but his recipe is good, usually we buy the spice mix ready
Looks amazing
Wow, Im definitely making this!!
I know you'll love this one! Can't wait to see photos
Amazing video MashAllah love it and you made it perfectly ✨
Love your videos! It's been wonderful to visit my local middle eastern market now and actually recognize spices and ingredients and know how to use them. I've been enjoying experimenting with your recipes and flavors, thank you!
Thank you Rachel, glad you are liking them! I've been thinking of one day doing a tour of a Middle Eastern or Turkish grocery store. Maybe one day when I find a good one to film in! Hope you like the recipes.
Absolutely amazing. Im subscribed.
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!
Made this tonight!
Amazing!
THis looks so very good! Will try
Ah it's amazing, I'm sure you'll like it David!
Just made this dish for my family. I have to admit, I was raging a bit with all the steps but my goodness this dish came out amazing! My young kids don’t particularly like spicy food, so I was a bit worried about the chilis but, the dish was completely safe to eat for all.
Looking forward to trying more of your recipes, Obi!
I'm new, love your channel 💯
I made this today tasted very good. 😋
This looks amazing.
Thank you! Hope you try it!
I made your wonderful recipe was great thanx
Looking forward to trying this. Would also love to see a chicken mandi recipe sometime in the future
I'm definitely cover Mandi at some point. This chicken is kind of close to Mandi in flavour, just without the smoke
I'm gonna try this recipe 🤘🏽❤️🔥
Thank you, thank you. So looking forward to making this. I will not disappoint you, will not only wash the rice but will also soak it for 30 minutes.😁 Have always soaked basmati rice before cooking.
No problem at all, I hope you really enjoy it! If you soak the rice, just remember to use a bit less liquid when cooked. Be sure to send us some photos on Instagram!
Wow.....I am going cook this now
Love your channel. Might I suggest commenting on portions or servings per recipe? Some videos do mention them, but for others it is hard (for an amateur) to estimate.
I love your videos. You are thorough with your recipes and I appreciate you adding the ingredients and directions. I cannot wait to make this, looks stunning and delish. I was salivating as I am watching this. Thank you!
Man! You amazing! 🤙🏼
I hope that one day you make a montage of all your kitchen fails like the one at @3:15 as a bonus video!
I've been slowly collecting them all, next I'll set the kitchen on fire 😁
Looks easy to make
I made it and it was amaaaziing
This looks really delicious 🙂
Nice cooking...fine dinning style 👍 syukron..
Hi, Just wnated to say i made this recipe, i made some changed i added some canned choped tomatied and carrorts with the rice mixed together and it added an amazing flavour and i skipped the topper and just added roasted almonds, i will make this revipe fro the second time today :) Thanks for sharing will try some of your others aswell but i am currently stuck on replay for this one :D
your plating is beautiful! trying to step that up for my food haha
Thank you, my wife is the one who makes the food look so nice! She's getting really good at it.
This is yum !!
Wow Soo yummy 😋looks very tempting I want to eat now 👍
Thank you for sharing i always make thir mam emoloyer wants like this menu
I shall try it once.
Wow, I had not heard of black lemons before. They sound fascinating. Thanks for sharing!
They are amazing, I do a yellow rice with them too. Check out that video, it's super delicious and simple.
I'm from Oman (east of Arabia). We learn about those black limes (they're limes and not lemons) in our history class, Oman is famous for its marine history, sailors used to have an illness (scurvy disease) because of the lack of vitamin C. That's basically why sailors started drying limes and taking it with them to eat during their sails.
@Yuzan thanks for sharing that. I'll definitely mention that in a future video!
Would love to see a video on how to make Mansaf from Jordan.
He did it a while ago
This is an extraordinary recipe. It takes a great deal of time and effort, but the taste is fantastic. I would encourage people to make this with boneless lamb leg; it's actually even better than the chicken version. Just clean up a leg of lamb from silverskin (scale it up proportionally) and then the entire recipe is the same except you pressure cook it for 30 minutes. It comes out beautifully tender. Then hang on to the extra stock (you will have a lot) and recombine the meat with some of the stock to moisten it further. Serve on top of the rice with the topping, and you're golden. I keep the stock around for people to use as sauce, kind of like what Moroccans do with couscous broth.
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Waw delicious thanks for sharing
No problem!
Such a great video! What kind of peppers are those?
Really cool. Can't find Loomi where I am though. 🙂 Even Cardamom is hard to find, but I finally found on place that had some lol.
Looks so good and I do wanna try it someday :)
Also I kinda wanna know where to get such a comfy looking sweater and that nice apron lol
Love your videos man! I went to a Palestinian restaurant when I was a kid and they made something called Msakhan! Would love to see your rendition of it.
Thank you! I actually did Musakhan last year, it's a pretty great recipe. Check it out.