Kabsa
Kabsa (
Etymology
The name comes from the word kabasa (
Arabic: كبس), literally meaning to press or squeeze, alluding to the technique used in the cooking where the ingredients are all cooked in (or "squeezed into") one pot.[citation needed
]
Ingredients
These dishes, of which there are many variations, are usually made with rice (usually basmati), meat, vegetables, and a mixture of spices.
Pre-mixed kabsa spices are now available under several brand names. These reduce preparation time, but may have a flavor distinct from traditional kabsa. The spices used in kabsa are largely responsible for its taste; these are generally
The main ingredient that accompanies the spices is the meat. The meats used are usually
chicken, goat, lamb, camel, beef, fish or shrimp. In chicken machbūs, a whole chicken is used.[citation needed
]
The spices, rice, and meat may be augmented with
Arabic: دقّوس), which is a home-made Arabic tomato sauce.[citation needed]
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Methods of cooking
Meat for kabsa can be cooked in various ways. A popular way of preparing meat is called
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 9781526605566.
- ^ "Al Kabsa - Traditional Rice dish". Food.com. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ^ "How to Make Kabsa". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- OCLC 782879761.
- ^ ISBN 9781526605566.