MAHA SARSOUR'S MAQLUBA (UPSIDE-DOWN CHICKEN AND RICE)
A Palestinian tradition, maqluba means "upside down" in Arabic and is a pot of stewed meat, rice and fried vegetables, cooked and flipped onto a serving dish to form an impressive tower. In Maha Sarsour's version, the rice is richly spiced with cinnamon, allspice and more, and the chicken simmers to tenderness as it gives its flavor to the rice.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories main course
Time 1h45m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons. Season well with salt, and let sit 30 minutes. Place the chicken in a large pot (a 10-inch, 5-quart size is ideal), and season well with salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground cumin, cloves, cardamom pods and bay leaves (ideally, do this the day before). Pour 3 cups of boiling water over the rice. Soak for 10 minutes, then drain well.
- To the chicken, add the onion wedges, 1 tablespoon salt and 4 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, covered, over high heat, then turn down to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes. Drain the chicken, keeping the broth and discarding the onion and spices.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot, then fry the carrots, in batches if necessary, turning occasionally until browned, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then season lightly with salt. Repeat with the potato, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the cauliflower, about 7 minutes per batch. Finally, press the eggplant with paper towel until dry, then fry the eggplant in one layer until browned, about 4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels, but don't season. (If the eggplant is too oily, press on it with paper towels.)
- Pour out the oil, keeping 2 1/2 tablespoons in the pan. Heat it over medium-high heat and add the vermicelli, stirring until browned, about 2 minutes. Add the drained rice and cook, stirring, to dry it out, about 4 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the turmeric, cinnamon, allspice, ground cloves, Sazón and garlic, and cook, stirring, until very fragrant.
- Place the chicken back in the pot, skin side down. Place the vegetables on top, then rice. Pour in 4 cups of the chicken broth. Press down on the rice; add more broth or water if needed to bring the liquid barely to the level of the rice. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat, then turn it down to medium low. After 10 minutes, carefully stir just the rice to evenly combine the harder rice on top. Repeat after another 10 minutes. After a total of 30 minutes, the rice should be cooked, but not soft, and the liquid should be absorbed.
- Place a very large serving dish on top of the pot, then, protecting your hands (and maybe with a partner), invert the pot onto the dish in one smooth motion. If there is liquid seeping out, spoon it out or soak it up with paper towels. Let the pot rest at least 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a small pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the pine nuts, stirring constantly, until browned, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
- Lift off the pot to reveal the maqluba, and scatter the pine nuts all over. Serve with yogurt and chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and parsley on the side, seasoned with lemon, salt and olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 777, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1010 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MIDDLE EASTERN CUMIN RICE WITH EGGPLANT & PEPPERS
I love rice casseroles but can't find many that employ brown rice (which we prefer both for taste and health reasons). This one is super healthy and tasty, and will make your kitchen smell wonderful for hours thereafter! From the International Vegetarian Union.
Provided by lecole54
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse the rice, cover it with water and set it aside to soak while you prepare the rest of the vegetables.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Warm the oil and butter in a large skillet.
- Add the eggplant and onion, salt them lightly, and rapidly sauté them to distribute the oil.
- Cook over medium heat until the eggplant is soft but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the peppers, tomatoes, spices (including the pepper), parsley and more salt to taste.
- Stir carefully, combining everything well.
- Drain the rice and add it to the pan along with 3 cups water.
- Turn up the heat to bring the water to a boil, then transfer everything to a baking dish, such as a large, earthenware gratin dish.
- Lay a piece of parchment over the top, cover with foil, and bake until the rice is done, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.1, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 47.8, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 8.3
MIDDLE EASTERN RICE AND LENTILS
This protein rich dish will add a flavorful accent to broiled or grilled lamb chops or steaks. A combination of cinnamon, cumin, and cloves gives the dish a spicy Middle Eastern taste and aroma. Toss any cold leftovers with a mustard vinaigrette for an easy luncheon salad, or use it to make stuffed peppers!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories White Rice
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 3-quart saucepan, cook onion in oil till crisp-tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add broth, rice, lentils, potato, carrot, raisins, and seasonings.
- Cook until rice and lentils are almost tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in the bell pepper and peas.
- Cover and cook about 5-10 minutes more, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice and lentils are tender.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- I sometimes use this rice to make stuffed peppers.
- I put rice in peppers and pour canned spaghetti sauce (I usually add about 1/8 cup water to this) over, cover and bake about 45 to 60 minutes.
- I also use leftover rice to make veggie burgers.
- Enjoy!
- For Vegetarian/Vegan do not use chicken broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.3, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 722.2, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 17.4, Protein 16.4
LAMB CHOPS & MIDDLE EASTERN RICE
What can I say, other than this is an EASY and wonderful tasting way to make lamb chops. The Middle Eastern Rice goes very well with the lamb chops, and can also be used to compliment other dishes as well.
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- FOR THE LAMB CHOPS: Season chops with all of the above and place in broiler.
- When the tops are browned, turn the chops, season the other side, and broil that side until browned.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
- FOR THE MIDDLE EASTERN RICE: Prepare the rice as directed on the box.
- Add the 2 tablespoons of butter, the cumin, the raisins, the aniseed, the sugar, the salt and pepper to taste, lime juice and the cooked rice.
- Stir in the eggs and continue stirring until the eggs are mixed into the rice and the eggs are solidified.
- Remove from heat and add the crushed toasted sunflower seeds or pine nuts.
- Fluff with a fork, transfer to a serving dish, and serve.
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