Makloubeh Surprise (مقلوبة مفاجئة)
Makloubeh Surprise is a traditional Palestinian dish that translates to "upside-down" in Arabic. This flavorful one-pot meal is a delicious combination of rice, vegetables, and your choice of protein, all layered and then flipped upside down before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 lb chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 large eggplant, sliced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onions until translucent. Add the carrots and eggplant, and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in the spices and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the rice to the pot and gently mix everything together.
- Carefully place the browned chicken thighs on top of the rice and vegetables.
- Pour the broth over everything, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Place a large serving platter over the pot and carefully flip it upside down to reveal the layered makloubeh.
- Garnish with toasted almonds and fresh parsley before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large pot Serving platter
Tools
Chef's knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Makloubeh Surprise with a side of yogurt or a fresh salad.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, you can replace the chicken with cauliflower florets or chickpeas.
Cost
$15