Test your skills in cooking Kabsa
Most food lovers and fans of Eastern cuisine would agree that Kabsa is one of the most important and delicious dishes spread throughout the Arab world and even the world at large.
It is an easy-to-prepare dish, rich in ingredients, and delicious in taste.
Often, family members and friends gather to enjoy it, as it represents generosity and good hospitality when served to guests.
The first country that comes to mind when we talk about Kabsa is Saudi Arabia, where it is served on almost every occasion or celebration.
However, the surprise is that the origin of Kabsa dates back to Andalusia, where some poor people in Spain used to collect leftover food from the feasts and celebrations of kings and nobles, put them all in one dish, and then eat them.
This dish was called "Al-Bahiya," taken from the Arabic word "Al-Baqiya."
One day, one of the rulers entered the kitchen, ate from this dish, liked it very much, and asked for it to be prepared for him several times until it turned into a main dish loved by most Spaniards to this day.
Kabsa may be attributed to Saudi Arabia because it has taken this dish to another level by adding chicken, meat, nuts, and many distinctive and special spices to make it a luxurious dish with great popularity in all Arab countries.
Kabsa is called by this name because the ingredients are pressed on top of each other, including rice, vegetables, and meat.
The name may change in other Arab countries to "Mujbous" or "Makbous" or "Al-Mutabaq."
The ways of preparing Kabsa differ from one country to another.
It is a dish that we can add many additions according to each person's taste and preferences in food.
However, the traditional method remains the basis and the first reference in cooking Kabsa.
If you are a food lover or a cooking enthusiast, you will love to take this test to know how skilled you are in preparing this delicious dish.
Are you ready?!
Example of the test
Which of the following is not a common mistake when cooking kabsa?
What is the traditional way to serve Kabsa?
?What is the first step in making Kabsa
What is the traditional time of day for serving Kabsa?
What is the traditional way of garnishing Kabsa?