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Fish Kabsa

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 20 mins

Fish kabsa is a famous Arabic rice dish. Any white fish fillet that you may like would work well in this recipe. Here is how to make fish kabsa with white fish fillet.

 4 cups basmati rice
 2 lbs white fish fillet (1 kg), cut into large pieces
 1 tbsp cumin
 1 tbsp coriander
 1 tbsp paprika
 1 tbsp turmeric
 1 tbsp fish seasoning
 1 tbsp salt
 1 tsp black pepper
 1 tbsp cardamon, grounded
 1 cup corn oil
 1 large onion, chopped
 3 cloves garlic, crushed
 1 tbsp ginger, minced
 2 red pepper, minced
 2 green pepper, minced
 2 large tomatoes, chopped
1

Wash the rice and soak it in water for 15 minutes.

2

In a plate, put the spices and stir well to mix together.

3

Sprinkle some spices on the fish.

4

Heat some oil in a large saucepan, add the fish and leave it for a few minutes until it becomes golden in color, then turn it on the other side until golden in color. Take the fish out of the pot and set it aside.

5

Add the rest of the oil, then add the onions, garlic, ginger, pepper and stir for a few minutes to get a nice color.

6

Add the tomatoes, and 5 cups of water. Leave the water over high heat to boil then add the rice and stir gently, reduce the heat and and boil for 5 mins.

7

Arrange fish pieces over rice, cover the pot and leave on low heat for about 30 minutes until the rice is tender.

8

Transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot.

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