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Maqloubeh with Aubergines

Textured and creamy, this upside-down “cake” consists of chicken braised with aubergines, potatoes and cauliflower and is layered with rice.

Maqloubeh with Aubergines

Serves : 8 – 10
Prep Time : 15 MINUTES
Cooking Time : 25 – 35 MINUTES

Ingredients

  • Aubergine – 3 Large, peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • Lamb Cubes – 500g, pre-cooked
  • Calrose Rice – 4 Cups, washed and soaked for at least 2 hours
  • Salt – to taste
  • Arabic 7 spice – 1 1/2 tsp
  • Pine Nuts – 1 Cup, fried
  • Almonds – 1 Cup, preferably blanched and fried
  • Lamb Stock – 4 1/2 Cups
  • Lamb Cubes & Stock (*)
  • Method

    – Grill the aubergines in a pre-heated oven under the broil for 15 minutes, until tender and cooked through.

    – Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and briefly fry the meat, searing them on all sides.

    – Remove the meat, then layer the aubergines on the base of the pan, topped with the meat.

    – Pour in the stock, season with salt, spice mix and stock cube. Bring to a boil, then add the rice.

    – Mix and once boiling again, reduce to a simmer and cover.

    – Let the maglouba cook for approximately 20 – 25 minutes. Once cooked and water has been absorbed, remove from the heat and let it rest for 20 – 30 minutes.

    – Place a large dish over the pot, and flip over ensuring all content end up on the platter.

    – Garnish with the pine nuts and almonds and serve with yogurt.


    (*) Pantry recipes can be found in the yufeed app

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