Kabsa Bil Kibbeh

Name: Authentic Kabsa Bil Kibbeh Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Kibbeh (Meatballs):**; 500g ground lamb or beef; 1 cup fine bulgur wheat, soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained; 1 large onion, finely grated; 1 teaspoon ground allspice (baharat); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying); *For the Kabsa Rice and Sauce:**; 2 cups Basmati rice; 1 kg chicken or lamb, cut into serving pieces; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 cardamom pods; 3 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground black lime (loomi); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon dried lime powder (optional, for extra tang); 4 cups chicken or meat broth (or water); Salt to taste; Chopped fresh parsley and cilantro for garnish

Kabsa Bil Kibbeh 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A fusion dish combining Kabsa with Kibbeh, featuring spiced meatballs served with fragrant rice and tomato sauce.

Fusion Meatballs

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Kabsa Kibbeh rice tomato sauce

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