Maqlubah

Name: Maqlubah
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: ~5–6
Ingredients: 2 tsp allspice (4 g); 2 tsp paprika (4 g); 1½ tsp cumin (3 g); 1½ tsp cinnamon (3 g); 1 tsp turmeric (2 g); 1 tsp black pepper (2 g); ½ tsp cardamom (1 g); 1½–2 tsp salt (11 g); 2 bay leaves (0.4 g); 2 lbs chicken thighs (907 g); 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed (370 g); 3 cups chicken broth (720 g); 4 Tbsp olive oil (54 g); 1 large eggplant, cubed (550 g); ½ head cauliflower, florets (250 g); 2 potatoes, sliced (340 g); 2 onions, diced (300 g); 5 garlic cloves, minced (25 g); ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted (34 g); parsley, chopped; yogurt + cucumber-tomato salad

Palestinian upside-down chicken & rice.

Serves ~5–6Total 1 hr 20 min

Scale

Method

Step 1 done
Season. Pat dry and coat with half the spice mix.
Step 2 done
Sear . Brown in 2 Tbsp over medium, ~5 min/side. Remove.
Step 3 done
Roast veg. Toss , , potato with + ; roast at 425°F for 25–30 min until golden.
Step 4 done
Aromatics. Cook onion + until soft.
Step 5 done
Toast . Add rice, remaining spice mix, ; stir 1–2 min.
Step 6 done
Add . Pour in 3 cups, stir, adjust .
Step 7 done
Layer + simmer. Nestle veg + on the . Boil, cover, simmer on low 25 min.
Step 8 done
Rest. Off heat, covered, 10 min.
Step 9 done
Flip + garnish. Invert onto a platter or fluff. Top with + parsley.
A successful flip holds loosely, with a few grains falling at the base.

Nutrition

Variations

For more protein, use 3½ lb chicken thighs instead of 2 lb, plus an extra tablespoon of oil. Serves about 7.
For more vegetables, double the eggplant, use a whole head of cauliflower, and add 2 sliced carrots. Two more Tbsp oil, and it serves 7 to 8.

Maqlubah

Ingredients

Spice mix

Mains

Veg & aromatics

To finish

Method

Nutrition

Variations