Cook Kabsa – every ingredient

Everything you need for a proper Kabsa – in one basket.

Method

1. Soften the onions in ghee (samneh), add the meat or chicken and brown all over.
2. Add the Kabsa spice mix, ground cardamom, cinnamon sticks and a pierced loomi, and toast for a minute.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and water, bring to a boil, then simmer gently.
4. Add the rinsed basmati rice and saffron, and cook on low heat until the rice is tender.