Qabuli Rice (also called kabuli pulao or qabli rice) is basmati rice slow-cooked in lamb or chicken stock, topped with caramelised carrots, raisins, and toasted almonds. Savoury with subtle sweetness. Not spicy. Served at Naan Kabob in Toronto.
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About Qabuli Rice
Qabuli Rice is long-grain basmati slow-cooked in lamb or chicken stock, then topped with caramelised carrots, raisins, and toasted almonds. The flavour is savoury with a gentle sweetness from the carrots and raisins - aromatic, not spicy. Also known as kabuli pulao or qabli rice depending on how you spell it. It is not biryani: biryani is South Asian and more directly spiced; Qabuli Rice is Central Afghan, letting the stock and the sweet toppings carry the flavour instead. At Naan Kabob in Toronto, it is served as part of the Qabli Lamb Shank plate and available as a side.
