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Machboos recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Qatar with this delicious Machboos.
Ingredients
- 400 g basmati rice
- 800 g chicken
- 2 unit onion
- 2 unit tomato
- 4 unit garlic
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 1 unit cinnamon stick
- 5 unit cardamom pods
- 2 unit bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 800 ml water
How to make Machboos
- Chop 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, and 3 garlic cloves into small pieces before starting.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté the chopped onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and diced tomatoes, along with 1 cinnamon stick; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 1 kg of chicken pieces, browning them on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in 4 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and add 2 cups of basmati rice; stir well to incorporate.
- Place the cooked chicken on top of the rice, cover the pot, and cook for another 20 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
What is Machboos?
Machboos is a traditional dish from Qatar. It takes about 90 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 12 ingredients.
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