Nasi Arab (Arabian Rice)

Nasi Arab (Arabian Rice)

4.9 58 ratings
Prep. 5min
Total 45min
5 portions

Ingredients

Arabian Spice Mix
  • coriander seeds
    2 tbsp
  • cumin seeds
    1 tbsp
  • black peppercorns
    1 tbsp
  • cardamoms
    8
  • dried bay leaves
    3
  • cinnamon stick
    1
  • cloves
    1 tsp
Chicken
  • paprika powder adjust to taste
    1 tsp
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • lemon juice
    1 ½ tbsp
  • salt adjust to taste
    1 ½ tsp
  • orange food colouring
    ½ tsp
    1 pinch saffron
  • whole chicken legs with skin, fats removed, not scored (see tips)
    4 - 5
  • water
    1400 g
Salad
  • cucumber seeds removed, coarsely chopped
    1
  • tomato seeds removed, coarsely chopped (see tips)
    1
  • yellow onions coarsely chopped
    30 g
  • coriander leaves coarsely chopped
    20 g
  • pitted olives (optional) coarsely chopped
    10 g
  • lemon juice adjust to taste
    2 tbsp
  • salt adjust to taste
    ½ tsp
  • sugar adjust to taste
    ½ tsp
Rice and Soup
  • Basmati rice rinsed (see tips)
    350 g
  • salt adjust to taste
    1 ½ tbsp
  • cardamoms
    2
  • cinnamon stick
    1
  • green chillies (optional)
    2
  • coriander leaves to garnish
Harrah Sauce
  • fresh red chillies
    2
  • bird's eye chillies (chilli padi) (optional)
    2 - 5
  • garlic cloves
    4
  • tomato large sized, cut in quarters
    1
  • coriander leaves
    10 g
  • lemon juice
    2 tbsp
  • salt adjust to taste
    ¼ tsp
  • sugar
    3 - 4 tsp

Nutrition per 1 portion

Calories 609 kcal / 2548 kJ
Protein 47 g
Fat 16 g
Carbohydrates 67 g
Fiber 4 g
Saturated fat 3 g
Sodium 3364 mg

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