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Machboos
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Machboos

A fragrant rice dish cooked with tender meat or seafood, seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices like cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.

مجبوس (Machboos)

Also known as

  • Kabsa — regional variant

Ingredients

chicken, basmati rice, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black lime, cumin, coriander, saffron, vegetable oil

Commonly hidden ingredients

chicken stock, ghee

Preparation note

Traditionally cooked with chicken, lamb, or fish, often including dried lime (loomi).

Sources & references

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