Recipezaar: Saudi Arabian,Rice recipes

Machbous Rubyan (Rice With Shrimps)

Sat, 24 Apr 2004 20:00:10 -0400

This is a classic Gulf dish -- yum yum! I've adapted this recipe from a recipe booklet that came free with "Ship Madras Curry Powder" I made it the other day and my husband thought it was wonderful! Serve with a nice, colourful salad, otherwise it'll look a bit yellow yellow yellow! Next time I want to try putting whole king prawns on top to add a bit of colour! -- posted by baraahnz

Cardamom Infused Chicken With Rice (Saleek)

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 18:34:56 -0400

This dish is my ultimate comfort food. It's commonly eaten in winter and during the month of Ramadan for the pre-dawn breakfast, but for me it's a regular at least 2 or 3 times a month. Its always served with doggos (Saudi salsa). (Note: in Saudi the thigh and drumstick is not disjointed and is served as one portion). -- posted by lemoncurd

Chicken Kabsah

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 12:10:06 -0400

dont remember where I got this recipe from -- I thought it was from Zaar but just did a search and doesnt seem to be here. It;s a wonderfully flavorful recipe for Kabsah -- posted by grapefruit

Riyadh Rice - Middle Eastern Favourite!

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:45:06 -0500

Rice cooked with meat & wonderfully aromatic spices.... -- posted by Um Safia

Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice (& Chicken) Dish

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:18:08 -0500

Al Khabsa / Khabsa is very traditional. It can be made with many variations - this is just one of them - I hope to post more! Use chicken for this recipe, my others have lamb instead.....I have revised the recipe as of 09/02/09, although when I cook it the amounts are correct - perhaps it's the rice I use? -- posted by Um Safia

Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice (& Meat) Dish

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:25:39 -0500

This is my meat (lamb) version of Al Kabsa / Kabsah. Kabsa is one of the most famous of all the traditional Saudi dishes & is actually easy to make! See my other recipes for the chicken version....... -- posted by Um Safia

Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:27:35 -0500

This classic Arabian dish is Saudi Arabian in origin, and is believed to originate from the nomadic Bedouin tribes centuries ago. Arabic cuisine has its roots in tent cookery. Nomadic tribes could use only transportable foods such as rice and dates, or their nomadic stock like sheep and camels in their recipes. As the caravans journeyed throughout the Middle East, new seasonings and vegetables were discovered and added to the existing repertoire. Each new discovery was incorporated into the diet in quantities palatable to a particular tribe - a fact that many cooks believe is responsible for the anomalies found in some Arabic dishes today. You can use lamb (or camel !!) in this dish, but it is more usual to make it with chicken nowadays. I have a recipe posted on Zaar for the Kabsa spice mix needed in this recipe. Recipe #290159 -- posted by French Tart

Traditional Bahraini Muhammar - Sweet Rice Dish

Sun, 18 May 2008 02:48:34 -0400

This is one of the most famous Bahraini dishes. It is a sweet rice dish which is typically served with fish. I just wanted to add: this recipe calls for 6 cloves, HOWEVER, I think it REALLY ONLY NEEDS 2 cloves! -- posted by Um Safia

Bahraini Sweet Rice (Muhammar)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:46:28 -0500

Our favorite version of this delicious rice. Modified from The Complete Middle East Cookbook By Tess Mallos. This is a beautiful accompaniment to Recipe #372093. -- posted by UmmBinat

Fried Fish With Rice (Kuwaiti & Emratie)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:20:44 -0500

Fish with rice is often served in homes in the Arabian Gulf. Kuwaitis in particular love their Zubadi (Silver Pomfret) fish that is local to them but can be found in the frozen section of many Middle Eastern & Asian shops. (You may have to degut them yourself). While some prefer to eat them dry with rice, others like ourselves, make Recipe #387327 to serve as an accompaniment. This recipe is a very tasty combination from three sources which all deserve credit, Sa-mak ma-ga-lee - Fried Fish from From "The Complete United Arab Emirates Cookbook", by Celia Ann Brock- Al Ansari, Mtabag Simach from "Cardamom and Lime: Recipes from the Arabian Gulf", by Sarah Al-Hamad, and http://mimisrecipes.blogspot.com. -- posted by UmmBinat