Maqluba

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 kg Chicken pieces
• 3 cups Basmati rice
• 2 Eggplant
• 1 Cauliflower
• 2 Potatoes
• 1 Onion
• 4 cups Chicken stock
• 2 tbsp Arabic spice mix
• for garnish Pine nuts

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Fry eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes until golden. Set aside.

   ⏱️ 30 minutes
2. 2

   Layer in pot: chicken, vegetables, soaked rice. Add spiced stock.

   ⏱️ 15 minutes
3. 3

   Cook covered on low until rice is done and liquid absorbed.

   ⏱️ 45 minutes
4. 4

   Place platter over pot, flip in one motion. Garnish with nuts.

💡 Pro Tips

• ✓The flip is the dramatic moment
• ✓Let rest 5 minutes before flipping
• ✓Stock amount is crucial

🔄 Variations

• Lamb maqluba
• Vegetarian with mushrooms

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving