Traditional Maqluba - Oriental Rice Dream with Vegetables & Chicken
Are you looking for a dish that not only tastes fantastic but also looks stunning? Then you will love my traditional Maqluba! This classic of oriental cuisine, which translates to 'the upside-down one', is a real treasure for every hobby cook. The combination of tender chicken, golden-fried vegetables like eggplant and cauliflower, as well as aromatically spiced rice, makes this main course a true flavor explosion. I love how the layers melt in the pot before the grand finale: turning it over onto the plate! Although it looks very artistic, it is wonderfully simple and straightforward to prepare if you take it step by step. Without any ready-made products, you will conjure up a healthy, warming dish that transports you directly into the world of 1001 Nights. Grab your pot, prepare fresh vegetables, and let's create this culinary masterpiece together – meow, this will be a feast for your palate!
Ingredients
Preparation
First, I wash the Basmati rice (150 g) thoroughly in cold water until it remains clear.
Cut the eggplant (1) into slices and divide the cauliflower (0.5) into small florets.
Heat some olive oil (30 ml) in a pan and fry the eggplant (1) and the cauliflower (0.5) until golden brown, then set aside.
Dice the chicken breast fillet (200 g) and sear it in the same pan, while I finely dice the onions (1) and cook them briefly.
Now the layering begins: First, layer the meat-onion mixture in a pot and top it with the fried vegetables.
Distribute the rice (150 g) evenly on top and sprinkle with the spice blend (cinnamon, turmeric, allspice) (1 tsp).
Carefully pour in the vegetable broth (300 ml) so that everything is covered, and let the pot simmer gently covered over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, toast the chopped almonds (20 g) in a small pan until golden yellow.
Finally, let the pot rest briefly, place a large plate upside down on the pot, and courageously turn it over – the Maqluba is ready!
Sprinkle with the roasted chopped almonds (20 g) and serve immediately.
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