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Maqluba recipe
A flavorful upside-down rice and vegetable dish.
Ingredients
- 300 g long-grain rice
- 600 g chicken thighs
- 1 unit eggplant
- 1 unit cauliflower
- 1 unit onion
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
How to make Maqluba
- Soak 300 g of long-grain rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain thoroughly before cooking.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté 1 chopped onion in the olive oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 500 g of chicken thighs to the pot, seasoning with salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Pour in enough water to cover the chicken, then simmer for about 25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Layer 1 sliced eggplant on top of the chicken in the pot, followed by 200 g of chopped cauliflower.
- Spread the drained rice evenly over the vegetable layer, ensuring an even distribution.
- Pour in additional water to cover the rice completely, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 30 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Once done, carefully invert the pot onto a serving platter to reveal the layered Maqluba.
- Serve the Maqluba warm, garnished with additional vegetables if desired.
What is Maqluba?
Maqluba is a traditional dish from Palestinian Territory. It takes about 90 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 10 ingredients.
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