The Soul of Kabsa: Crafting Your Own Authentic Saudi Spice Mix The first time I tasted Kabsa, I was a young culinary student backpacking through the Middle East. The aroma alone – a heady blend of warm spices swirling through the air – drew me into a small Riyadh restaurant. The rice, infused with that … Read more
Fish Kabsa: A Taste of the Saudi Coast The scent of warm spices always transports me back to a tiny beachfront restaurant I stumbled upon during my travels in Jeddah. The air was thick with the smell of the sea and the tantalizing aroma of simmering spices. I ordered a dish I’d never heard of … Read more
Saudi Kabsa: Aromatic Rice and Chicken Perfection The first time I tasted Kabsa, I was a wide-eyed culinary student on exchange in Riyadh. The heady aroma of spices, the tender chicken falling off the bone, and the perfectly cooked rice infused with so much flavor – it was a revelation. I remember sitting around a … Read more
Kabsa: A Saudi Arabian Chicken & Rice Feast The aroma of Kabsa instantly transports me back to Riyadh. It was a bustling Friday afternoon market, the air thick with spices and the calls of vendors. A generous Saudi woman, seeing my wide-eyed fascination with her cooking, offered me a plate piled high with fragrant rice … Read more
Easy Saudi Kabsa (Zainab’s) (Gluten Free) The aroma of Kabsa always transports me back to my childhood. My Aunt Zainab, a phenomenal cook, would make it every Eid. The fragrant steam rising from the pot, filled with tender chicken and perfectly spiced rice, was always the highlight of the celebration. The distinct warmth of the … Read more