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Maqlubah

Serves~5–6·Total1 hr 20 min

Scale

Supercharge

01

Ingredients

Spice mix

2 tsp allspice4 g
2 tsp paprika4 g
1½ tsp cumin3 g
1½ tsp cinnamon3 g
1 tsp turmeric2 g
1 tsp black pepper2 g
½ tsp cardamom1 g
1½–2 tsp salt11 g
2 bay leaves0.4 g

Mains

2 lbs chicken thighs907 g
2 cups basmati rice, rinsed370 g
3 cups chicken broth720 g
4 Tbsp olive oil54 g

Veg & aromatics

1 large eggplant, cubed550 g
½ head cauliflower, florets250 g
2 potatoes, sliced340 g
2 onions, diced300 g
5 garlic cloves, minced25 g

To finish

¼ cup pine nuts, toasted34 g
parsley, chopped
yogurt + cucumber-tomato salad

02

Directions

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

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