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Beef Kabuli Pulao

Kabuli on beef shank, simmered long until the stock turns dark and sweet.

Prep20 min
Cook2 h 5 min
Total3 h 10 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving886 kcal
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AfghanistanMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Basmati rice3 cups
  • Beef shank, cubed1 kg
  • Onions, sliced2
  • Carrots, julienned3
  • Raisins1/2 cup
  • Cumin seeds1 tbsp
  • Cardamom pods4
  • Sugar2 tbsp
  • Oil6 tbsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Water6 cups

Method

  1. SoakRinse and soak the rice 45 minutes, then drain.
  2. SimmerBrown the onions, sear the beef, add 4 cups water, cardamom and salt and simmer 90 minutes.
  3. ToppingFry the carrots with sugar until glossy, add the raisins.
  4. Par-boilBoil the rice 5 minutes and drain.
  5. SteamLayer over the beef and stock with cumin, cover and steam 25 minutes.
  6. ServePlate the rice, set the beef inside, finish with carrots and raisins.

Nutrition per serving

Calories886 kcal
Protein39.4 g
Carbohydrates95.9 g
Fat38.5 g
Fibre3.6 g
Sugar15.4 g
Sodium934 mg
Saturated fat11.4 g
Serving sizeabout 540 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Beef Kabuli Pulao take to make?

About 3 h 10 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 2 h 5 min of cooking, plus 45 min resting.

How many calories are in Beef Kabuli Pulao?

About 886 kcal per serving, with 39 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 540 g each.

Which allergens does Beef Kabuli Pulao contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Beef Kabuli Pulao from?

Beef Kabuli Pulao is a main course from Afghanistan. Kabuli on beef shank, simmered long until the stock turns dark and sweet.

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