BEST KABSA (KABSEH) RECIPE !!! "CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE"

[rivaldoxena]

just tried this and it was good, you did a good job making everything clear and easy to follow

[dedemed]

@rivaldoxena thanks so much :)

[marwah80]

Hi, what can I use in place of the 7 spices? It seems that they are out of stock on your site and I want to make Kabseh in a couple of days. Thanks.

[dedemed]

@marwah80 they are now in stock, it is updated now on the site :)

[Kaskaaaa]

Do you cook RAW chicken in the water? Or the chicken has to be cooked somehow already then boil it for 1.5 hrs? (btw u said a teaspoon water, u mean 6 cups?) haha

Thanks for your help:)

[dedemed]

@Kaskaaaa check the written recipe on my site, it is written out in detail.

[sweetstuff07]

Did you use ground coriander like you said in the vid, or did you use ground cardamom like it says in the description? Thanks

[dedemed]

@sweetstuff07 you can use both but the written recipe is on my site :)

[trexper]

Thank you so much for this video and for the rest of your videos... Count me in as a fan.. I miss Kabseh Rice!!!! I miss Middle East.

[dedemed]

@trexper thanks so much for your support

[twenty6s]

Is this also known as Mandi/Mandee/Mandy... if so please add it to the tag as I din't find any other Mandi Briyani videos... en.wikipedia.PETER/wiki/Mandi_­(food) replace PETER with org

[dedemed]

@twenty6s no, this is NOT mandi, this is a Lebanese dish NOT an Indian dish

[twenty6s]

@dedemed Wanted to know if Kabsa and Mandi are the same. My friends buy it from an Arab restaurant. Below Mandi info from wikipedia.

Mandi (Arabic: المندي‎) is the traditional dish in Yemen native to Hadhramaut Province Yemen & many other Yemeni Cities known as Haneeth also. It is now very popular in the rest of the Arabian Peninsula and in many other Arab countries such as Egypt and Syria. Mandi is usually made from meat (lamb or chicken), basmati rice, & a mixture of spices.

[dedemed]

@twenty6s they are actually different but many times confused.

[SoSoniLove]

Yummmm

My family took me to a lebanese restaurent and i ordered the lebanese biryani

It was absolutely amazing!

Could you do a lebanese biryani?

[dedemed]

@SoSoniLove there is really no such thing as Lebanese biryani, biryani is an Indian dish and Lebanese food is very different than Indian food. Lebanese food is the same as Greek and Turkish food.

[SeraphicBeauty000]

dede, in addition to everything you added i also add cardamom powder. cardamom is incredible. so delicious.

[dedemed]

@SeraphicBeauty000 great idea

[SeraphicBeauty000]

what are the seven spices???

[dedemed]

@SeraphicBeauty000 it is a special blend of spices that you can purchase on my site :)

[InfomousBean121]

yummy yummy i just made this it is delicious

[dedemed]

@InfomousBean121 wonderful :)

[abumaram200]

mmmmmmmmmmmm..

[sumaiyahk]

didn't the plastic/rubber on the spatula melt when you toasted the nuts?

[dedemed]

@sumaiyahk nope it's heat proof

[NoMoneyNoHoneyy]

Although I use my mother's RECIPE to cook it which i think its the original recipe, I will try your one

[dedemed]

@NoMoneyNoHoneyy mine is original Lebanese :)

[BLACKHAZEhustle]

its KABSA

[moonsynergy]

Delicioso, use less "I have" u have a great smile.

[wdfknow]

Ive always wanted to know how this is cooked.. amazing, thankyou so much!!

[dedemed]

@wdfknow you are so welcome, don't forget to check out my site for other recipes please :)

[iliey1]

it's so good thank you

[dedemed]

@iliey1 you are so welcome, don't forget to check out my site for other recipes I think you'll enjoy :)

[aminah1976]

Can you make Kabsa with Beef?? if so can u make video..?

[dedemed]

@aminah1976 yes definitely, just boil or pressure cook the beef chunks and then top the kabsa with the beef :)

[sattam07]

@dedemed i'am from saudi arabia and that very delishes thxxx

[kylebrandenberger2]

Hi, I was wondering about cooking this dish the day before serving it. Will it re-heat pretty well? Thanks!

[dedemed]

@kylebrandenberger2 yes of course, it is great always :)

[cfvcfvcfvcfvcfvcfvcf]

LOOKS SOOO DELICIOUS !! YUMMY

THX FROM SAUDI :D

[dedemed]

@cfvcfvcfvcfvcfvcfvcf you are so welcome :)

[LovingBundleOfHate]

Ramadhan Mubarak!!!!!!

[dedemed]

@LovingBundleOfHate thanks you too :)

[LGlen133]

different ovens are different! that made me smile lol

[dedemed]

@LGlen133 lol...it's true :)

[anwarsulami]

how can i keep it vegetarian while im using the water that comes out from cooking the chicken ?

[dedemed]

@anwarsulami you can use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock :)

[jogi1957]

I enjoyed lamb kabsa in Jeddah and A l Khobar. Some of the best foods you could experience in Saudi Arabia.

[dedemed]

@jogi1957 that's wonderful!

[Jo0o0odie1995]

@jogi1957 Thats Nice, Where are you from ?

[dedemed]

@Jo0o0odie1995 I am American Lebanese :)

[zbblug]

that's a nice way to do it

[dedemed]

@zbblug thanks :)

[MrKasee7]

Our lunch today is KABSA

I am from Saudi Arabia

Thank you

:)

[dedemed]

@MrKasee7 that's wonderful, i know you make it a bit differently but this is the Lebanese spin on it :)

[docjumm]

hey there lovely posts really enjoy and very informative , can u possibly share a recipe for shawaya ? the one sold in makkah with rice called ruz bukhari check this link

[dedemed]

@docjumm can you describe the shawaya please.

[kaiserbunny132]

Good meal. Also, you are so damn hottt. ;)

[mkennedy3434]

Hi! I made your Falafels from scratch the other day and my friends and I loved them! I have a BBQ coming up and I'm wondering if there are any special directions for doubling or tripling the recipe? Also, on your site Cardamom is listed but in the video it is not, so I'm wondering if I should use it at all? (Someone suggested rubbing it on the chicken?) Thanks so much! So far your food is great!

[dedemed]

@mkennedy3434 if you want to make more then all you have to do is double or triple the recipe. Yes i think i forgot to mention when I add the cardamom in the recipe but it is added to the rice along with the rest of the spices :)

[abbassctg]

hi dede...can i use basmati rice instead of uncle bens rice?

:(

[dedemed]

@abbassctg yes you can definitely use any rice that you like in this recipe :)

[ramboram03]

@abbassctg

Thats the best rice for it and thats whats used in Saudi ! The other rice types are shitty with kabseh

[Besaha1]

This reminds me of Moroccan chicken couscous with raisins and onions, but without all the hard work I am for sure keeping this one . Thanx!!!

[dedemed]

@Besaha1 thanks, I'm glad you like it :)

[doctorfuckedup]

you just look awesome

[dedemed]

@doctorfuckedup thanks so much :)

[KlienKarnation]

i like kabseh!!!!! and arabic pastry like the zaatar bread ..

[dedemed]

@KlienKarnation wonderful, did you check out my site? the zaatar bread is called manaeesh and the recipe is on my site as well :)

[KlienKarnation]

@dedemed not yet , but i will :D ..thanks for the recipe . now I can feed my cravings for manaeesh

[alamrisa]

how about some juicy lamb kabsa... extra juicy please with spices yummm

[dedemed]

@alamrisa yes you can definitely make kabsa with lamb as well :)

[kookoolisa]

Wow, that looks so good and delicious! I love cinnamon in rice dish !!

Giving it a try for tomorrow's dinner, hopefully it looks as good as yours !

And you are a charming woman, masha'allah !!

Thanks !!!! :)

[dedemed]

@kookoolisa Hey did you give this a try yet? did you like it? post a pic on my facebook page.

[kookoolisa]

@dedemed I did do it !! Turned out greaaat ! I didn't take a picture tho, so I will do it again, and this time being a "Star" hehe.. Thanks Dede!

[raficsulejmanovic]

I like mid-eastern cuisine cos it's just nice and not blazing hot.

[dedemed]

@raficsulejmanovic exactly, I agree :)

[r98ami]

hi dede i love ur videos...i had them all on my laptop ,,now i dont all r gone,,plz can u write it the receipe down plz love it so much ur the bestttttttttttttttttttttttt mwa

[dedemed]

@r98ami the recipes are written down on my site, go there for all of my recipes, they are all written out :)

[nmohamed09]

This is nothing like the kabsa we make but it looks really delicious. We also use chicken, lamb or fish steaks to make kabsa

[dedemed]

@nmohamed09 Yes, you can use any meat that you like to make kabsa. THis is the Lebanese version of Kabsa :) Check out my sayadieh recipe for a great fish and rice dish :)

[medo405]

this dish looks delicious, but it's not kabsah at all!

[dedemed]

@medo405 Yes, this is the Lebanese version of Kabsa :)

[SabaeanYared]

kabsa is bestt with chicken....i think....chicken and lamb are the only two meat that i like.....beside fish

[dedemed]

@SabaeanYared that's great! I love my kabsa with chicken too :)

[dedemed]

@zmallbodado lol, very cute!

[90thenasser]

I think this is no Kabsa but it's kind of Kabsa

I really like it and enjoy eating and good luck

[dedemed]

@90thenasser THanks I'm glad you like it, yes this is the Lebanese version of Kabsa :)

[undertakrer]

this meal + spicy sauce + pepsi+ cigar and then u off 4 the day

[Aziz0in0canada]

you are amazing , I watched this video from Saudi Arabia

thank you I will do it by your way

(f)

[dedemed]

@Aziz0in0canada thanks :)

[ANGELICVSBELLVM]

Dear Dede, You are such an amazing cook. I am used to Lebanese cooking but wanted to try something new. I just followed your recipe for this dish and it is so delicious. The flavors are so awesome. Shukran!

[8e66a]

Sorry to say this dedemed but the food what u speak aboout its called Khabsa and its the traditional food of Saudi Arabia.BTE the videos r nice.Good luck! ( Best wishes from Saudi Arabia) :)

[dedemed]

@8e66a Yes it is kabsa :)

[Lebnaniyi]

making this today with lamb chops!! my husband is a butcher and got me lamb chops didn't know what to do with themm lol I guess kabse would go great with it!! :D hope it comes out good...now all I need to do is go shopping for uncle bens and some nuts

[dedemed]

@Lebnaniyi great idea :)

[anzahri08]

salam, i'm from the Philippines, just wanted to ask if I can use another type of rice instead of the long-grain rice? it's pretty difficult to find those here... I'm crazy for kabsah! hehe...

[dedemed]

@anzahri08 you can use any rice that you like :)

[anzahri08]

@dedemed ok that's great! thank you very much! kabsah never fails to satisfy my taste... not to mention it's aroma! hehe... thank you again sis!

[dedemed]

@anzahri08 very true!

[jason0998]

you didn't cook the rice b4 adding it to the tomatoes and onions ?

[dedemed]

@jason0998 no you do not cook it before, you cook it exactly as i the video and on my site :)

[MsKillercookies123]

your amazing as usual (:

thank you habibti Xxx

[dedemed]

@MsKillercookies123 You are so welcome :)

[dsoooza]

what would you recommend for a first timer of Mediterranean dishes.

Starter,main dish and dessert............... I made Hummus and Kabab jus lik you showed and it was awesome .......... THX

[dedemed]

@dsoooza Wow, there are so many options. did you check out my site? try the volcano feta or baba ganouj for a starter, shawarma as a main, and try one of the knafe recipes or my Mediterranean American cheesecake :)

[sarahhadeel]

hi dedemed >>>can i ask from u a fever >>do u know how to do any dishes from egypt like molokhia ملوخيه or a recipes from kuwait ,,,we have great dishes too>>>plz help me coz i cant know how to cook at all >> :-(((

[dedemed]

@sarahhadeel Yes check out my moulokhiya recipe on my website and my makloubeh recipe as well :)

[crocodilianlove89]

i love u so much! im asian n insyaallah will marry an arab man soon...u make my life so much easier and i hope i can become a good wife with yr help! thanx so much!

[dedemed]

@crocodilianlove89 congratulations :)

[89michaelscofield89]

nice meal i like it

[buffy0214]

Can you tell me how I would use your kabsa spice mix from your store?

[dedemed]

@buffy0214 Just use it instead of the list of spices needed for this recipe :)

[catlovergal]

Once again Dede, u nailed it sweety! I love your recipes!! I was wondering if you can make a dish called Chicken Ghallaba.....my friends are requesting this dish from me and i don't have the recipe! I hope you'll make this dish soon.....love ya and the best of luck to u my dear...x x x

[dedemed]

@catlovergal I will definitely add it to the list of recipes to make, I promise :)

[shaquithas]

Hi where can I get greek yogurt? I live n California does Ralphs have it?

[dedemed]

@shaquithas CHeck out my video, you can make it at home or you can go to Trader Joe's, they have it there too :)

[teezikhamara]

@shaquithas i bought some at wal mart

[dedemed]

@teezikhamara cool!

[bluishjade22]

love ur videos.......please cud u tell me which olive oil do u use?

[dedemed]

@bluishjade22 I use extra virgin olive oil, either Greek or Italian is always good.

[etiosoul]

@dedemed sorry but extra virgin olive oil is not for cooking, it is suppose to be used only for salad!

[dedemed]

@etiosoul ACtually it is great for cooking but you should not use it at high temperatures b/c it will burn. It is wonderful for sauteing vegetables, it add wonderful flavor. So yes you CAN use extra virgin olive oil for cooking, HAPPY COOKING!

[teezikhamara]

@dedemed it is awesome i use it for everything and my rice... healthier try it :D

[MJibraan]

I want this dish .....it looks so yummy.

[hellokwitty]

i made this for my boyfriend who's arab and it turned out great!! :D keep rocking Dede. I have one request for you..can you please make more rice dishes with chicken or meat please?

Thanks!

[dedemed]

@hellokwitty I will definitely work on making more rice and chicken recipes, I promise :)

[rozhan17]

my dad's cooking this right now hope it turns out as gud as urs looks!

[dedemed]

@rozhan17 I hope you liked it :)

[abdelaziz34]

thanks for all the vids i love all your recepies

[dedemed]

@YoungBaker00582

probably about $20, but that should make you about 3 times this recipe :)

[Mosawakening]

Thank you so much !! It tastes soooo good !! Subscribed :D

[naifway]

awesome. I have never seen anyone cooks the Kabsah in this way. I liked it and i am gonna try it this weekend.

[Mosawakening]

Im making this exactly as u said for a few friends tomorrow for lunch :D

Just a question, with the chicken, the only cooking part is boiling it with onions, spices and water right ? Is there any frying involved with the chicken ?

[dedemed]

NO frying involved, just boil the chicken :)

[dedemed]

nope not frying :) the written recipe is on my site.

[tauqir92]

arabic food rocks!!(and i'm indian:P)

[farfor09]

i do have the mindi receipe

[dedemed]

great, use it :)

[tefajubish]

yeay i did it ... it just like ur kebsa. i love it . ummmmmmm.

[dedemed]

thank you and I'm glad you like it :)

[tefajubish]

sukeren habibti ....can i make kebsa with beef ?

[dedemed]

You are welcome, you can definitely make it with beef chunks and you can cook them ahead of time and add them on top just like you add the chicken :)

[tefajubish]

how can i make ''mendi'' can u tell me if u dont mind

[dedemed]

I think mendi is Pakistani or Indian, I think they add curry spice, I'm not quite sure. Give this dish a try, I'm sure you'll live it just as much :)

[marvi87]

what are the 7 spieces??

[dedemed]

You can find the 7 spice mix recipe on my site :) it is used in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes.

[rossy734able]

thanx 4 posting is this de arabian way to prepare kapsa?

[dedemed]

there are many ways to make it but yes this is one of the ways :)

[ak1153]

DEDE - Thank You for sharing this with the world. Especially your Garlic Sauce Recipe.

Ramadan Mubarak!

[dedemed]

Eid Mubarak to you and I hope you always enjoy my recipes :)

[naaz4eva]

look's yummy!!!!!thanks dede ur amazing..

[blumoona]

Just came back from Saudi to the UK and fell in love with this dish when I was there. Was looking for this recipe although this is a Lebanese style (sure it's better anyway!) Thanks!

[dedemed]

Thanks, give it a try and I'm sure you'll love it :)

[rimmojaber]

is the butter salted or unsalted? and could you use margarine instead

[dedemed]

you can use any of the above :)

[thedetective22]

awesome!!

[fayezdota]

i do this with only one difference or two mainly i keep the bones on the chicken and i toast them so they become a little golden and crusty... otherwise its all the same cheers asalways u rock

[dedemed]

thanks for the comment :)

[FetaSake]

OMG !!! THANK YOU FOR THIS .. I been looking for the recipe FOREVER !

[dedemed]

HAPPY COOKING!

[potomacpoint]

Hi, Dede! I was wondering if you have to remove the whole cloves from the rice after it is done cooking? Is it mellowed enough after the cooking process that it would not be a suprise to bite into it? Love cloves, just curious! Thanks!

[dedemed]

Yes you can keep the cloves, they blend into the rice and you can't really taste anything to bold. Just follow the recipe on my site and you'll be fine :)

[kertzey]

i have been to saudi arabia but I didn't ecounter kabsah with nuts... u mean you are eating meal with a crunchy feeling?? correct me if im wrong.. good vid..

[dedemed]

Yes, this is rice with nuts and chicken on top. In the Middle East and Mediterranean countries it is traditional to eat rice with toasted nuts on top :)

[CoCaToo]

But this recipe is not Saudi, It is the Lebanies way to cook rice.

Good job Dede

[tauqir92]

@kertzey

thats funny cuz i'm in saudi right now and most of the resteraunts here serve kabsa with raisins and sometimes cashews..

[tauqir92]

@kertzey

did i say cashews?..i meant pine nuts:P

[SanYoo87]

hi dede! thanx for ur recipies.. i have 2 questions: 1. why dont u use cumin in seasoning the rice?

2.wouldnt it be better if u can add more flavour to the chicken after its cooked just by adding some seasoning and browning the rice or would that just mess up the dish? hope u reply thanx :)

[dedemed]

1-if you want to add cumin you can, I don't like it with my kabsa, it takes away from the other flavors.

2-I do add seasoning to the chicken, that is the purpose of the cinnamon and onion.

Just try my dish with my recipe and I'm sure you'll love the flavors :)

[dEEpindEEd]

wow this quite different than how i do it! looks good.

[dedemed]

Try my recipe, it's different but good :)

[msabssa]

wow really?! how do you do yours :P

[b44b6]

I do my kabsa differently but it turns out great....but her kabsa is amazing!! keep up the good food ^^

[dedemed]

thank you, I love all Kabsa :)

[xentric2005]

thanks dede. I am gonna try this soon.