Ingredients
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1 Cup Saffron-Infused Ricewashed and soaked
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2 Cups Water
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2 tbsp Olive Oil
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1 Large Onionchopped
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2 Cloves Garlicminced
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1 tsp Cumin (Zeera)ground
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1 tsp Smoked Paprika
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½ tsp SumacFor Rice
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½ tsp Salt
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¼ tsp Black Pepper
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1 lb Chicken Breast
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2 tbsp SumacFor Chicken
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2 tbsp Lemon juice
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2 tbsp Fresh Parsleychopped
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2 tbsp Fresh Mintchopped
Description
Maqloubeh, meaning “upside-down” in Arabic, is a beloved Palestinian dish that showcases the country’s rich culinary heritage. This hearty, one-pot wonder is a masterclass in flavor and texture, with tender meat, fluffy rice, and a crispy, golden-brown crust.
Here’s the recipe for this Finger-Licking Delicious and Hearty Maqloubeh;
Directions:
For Rice:
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened (about 5 mins).
- Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, sumac, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 1 minute (stirring constantly).
- Add chicken and cook until brown. (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add rice and water.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let simmer for 20-25 mins or until rice is cooked and liquid has been absorbed.
Sumac Chicken:
- In a small bowl, mix together sumac, lemon juice, parsley, and mint.
- Add chicken and toss to coat properly.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the sumac chicken.
- Garnish with additional parsley and mint.
- Serve hot and Enjoy!
