Bahraini Chicken Makhbous Style

Name: Bahraini Chicken Makhbous Style
Prep time: PT20 minutes
Cook time: PT1 hour 30 minutes
Total time: PT1 hour 50 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces); 3 cups Basmati rice; 2 large Onions (finely chopped); 3 medium Tomatoes (chopped); 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced); 1 inch piece Ginger (grated); 4 tbsp Vegetable oil; 2 tbsp Baharat spice mix; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 Cinnamon stick; 4 Cardamom pods; 3 Cloves; 2 Dried limes (loomi); 6 cups Water (approximately, for cooking chicken and rice); to taste Salt; 1/4 cup Fresh coriander (chopped, for garnish); 1/4 cup Fried onions (for garnish)

A flavorful and aromatic rice dish where chicken is slow-cooked with a blend of spices, creating a rich broth that infuses the rice. This version focuses on the distinct Bahraini spice profile.

準備時間20 minutes

調理時間1 hour 30 minutes

合計時間1 hour 50 minutes

分量6

難易度Medium

オリジナル· Feb 8

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👨‍🍳 作り方

1
Rinse the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain well before cooking.
💡 プロのコツ: Soaking helps the rice cook evenly and become fluffy.
2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
⏱️ 10-15 minutes
3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 minute
4
Add the chicken pieces to the pot and sear them on all sides until lightly browned.
⏱️ 5-7 minutes
5
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, Baharat spice mix, and turmeric powder. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften.
⏱️ 5 minutes
6
Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and dried limes. Pour in about 4 cups of water, enough to cover the chicken. Season with salt.
7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
⏱️ 45-60 minutes
💡 プロのコツ: The chicken should be cooked through and easily pierced with a fork.
8
Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and set aside. Strain the cooking liquid into a separate pot, discarding the solids. You should have about 3 cups of flavorful broth.
9
Add the drained basmati rice to the strained broth. Ensure the liquid level is about 1.5 cm above the rice. Bring to a boil.
10
Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot tightly, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
⏱️ 15-20 minutes
💡 プロのコツ: Do not lift the lid during this time.
11
While the rice is cooking, you can lightly pan-fry or broil the cooked chicken pieces until golden brown for extra texture.
⏱️ 5-10 minutes
12
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork. Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice.
💡 プロのコツ: Fluffing the rice helps to separate the grains.
13
Garnish with fresh coriander and fried onions before serving.

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💡 プロのコツ

✓The quality of your Baharat spice mix significantly impacts the flavor.
✓Ensure the chicken is cooked through before proceeding to cook the rice.
✓Adjust the amount of spices to your preference.

✨ アレンジアイデア

このレシピを独自にアレンジするためのヒント

Add a handful of raisins or chickpeas to the rice during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
For a spicier version, add a finely chopped green chili to the onion mixture.