Makloubeh

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Toss cauliflower, peeled and sliced eggplant (1/2 inch coins), and thinly sliced potatoes onto a sheet tray.
  2. 2Spray vegetables with a light layer of oil and sprinkle with salt.
  3. 3Bake at 425 until cooked through (about 25 minutes, flipping halfway).
  4. 4Season chicken legs with allspice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and salt. Spray with oil and flip, repeating the seasoning process.
  5. 5In a large deep pot, sear chicken skin-side down until caramelized.
  6. 6Layer the cooked vegetables (eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes) over the chicken in the pot.
  7. 7Add washed basmati rice, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick.
  8. 8Bring to a boil, then cover and cook for 20-30 minutes.
  9. 9Let the Makloubeh rest before inverting onto a serving tray.

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken legs
  • 3 Cups Rice
  • 6 Cups Water or Stock
  • 0.5 Cauliflower Head
  • 1 Potato
  • 1 Eggplant
  • 0 Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp cumin
  • 2 Tsp Turmeric
  • 2 Tsp Cardamom
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 2 Tsp All Spice
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 tsp cardamom

Equipment

sheet trayovenlarge deep pot with lidcutting board