Kabsa

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Kabsa
Arabic
: كبسة]]

Kabsa (

Gaza in Palestine.[1]

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

Palestinian
kabsa, consisting of rice, vegetables, and some spices added to it. It is served with grilled chicken.

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

black lime, bay leaves and nutmeg.[2]

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]

Methods of cooking

Mandi is one of the most popular ways of eating this dish. It originates from Hadramout, Yemen.[4]

Meat for kabsa can be cooked in various ways. A popular way of preparing meat is called

pressure cooker. All of these techniques originate from Yemen.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ .
  2. ^ "Al Kabsa - Traditional Rice dish". Food.com. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  3. ^ "How to Make Kabsa". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  4. OCLC 782879761
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