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Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice (& Meat) Dish

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)212.7033
Energy (kCal)3698.8141
Carbohydrates (g)73.7496
Total fats (g)284.479
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Fry meat until browned on all sides. Add enough water to the pot so that it covers the meat by 1.5"-2", bring to a boil then cook gently over medium heat for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until tender. Reserve stock & set meat aside. | 2. Soak rice for 15 minutes. Drain, rise under running water then drain well. | 3. Add butter to a large stock pot or casserole, fry the onion, pepper, carrot & spices. Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, or until tender. | 4. Add rice to vegetables in the pot, cook for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add meat stock until stock covers rice (approx 1.5" above rice). Cover pot. Cook on low heat for 30 minutes or until tender - add a little more stock or water if rice seems to become dry. | 5. Sauce: | 6. Fry onion, garlic and tomato in the butter. Add tomato paste, celery, salt, cinnamon, water & stock cube. Cook on medium heat until slightly thickened and celery is tender. | 7. Serve in a large dish or on a platter. Place the rice first, top with meat & garnish with pine nuts. Serve the sauce in a jug with a spoon. Saudies enjoy kabsa with a hot sauce called 'shattah' -- . | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    lamb 2 1/2 3027.78 0.0 191.4192 244.8306
    basmati rice 4 cups - - - -
    carrot 1/2 peeled diced 26.24 6.1312 0.5952 0.1536
    green pepper 1 seeded diced 29.8 6.9136 1.2814 0.2533
    tomato 1 peeled diced 62.068999999999996 13.7631 3.2384 0.5397
    onion 1 kg chopped 60.0 14.01 1.65 0.15
    garlic clove 6 -8 minced 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    cumin 1 pinch ground 0.4922 0.0581 0.0234 0.0292
    coriander 1 pinch ground 0.3352 0.0619 0.0139 0.02
    salt black pepper - - - -
    butter 171.0 7.857 5.343 14.4
    pine nut 1/4 cup toasted 227.1375 4.4145 4.6204 23.0749
    saffron 1/2 teaspoon 1.085 0.2288 0.04 0.0205
    green cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground - - - -
    cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground - - - -
    allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground 2.4985 0.6851 0.0579 0.0826
    white pepper 1/4 teaspoon 1.776 0.4117 0.0624 0.0127
    lime 1/2 teaspoon ground dried - - - -
    water 2 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    beef stock cube 1 - - - -
    onion 1 chopped 60.0 14.01 1.65 0.15
    tomato 14 ounces chopped 71.4407 15.4391 3.4927 0.7938
    garlic clove 3 minced 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    tomato paste 1 tablespoon 13.12 3.0256 0.6912 0.0752
    celery 1/4 cup diced 4.04 0.7499 0.1742 0.0429
    salt black pepper - - - -
    butter 2 tablespoons 171.0 7.857 5.343 14.4

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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