MA'ALOUBEH

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This is a Lebanese dish. I like it cuz it pretty much has everything in it and it's very flavorful. It seems like a lot of work but it's really worth the time and effort.

Provided by Me chef

Categories     Poultry

Time P1DT3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole skinless chicken, cut into pieces
2 large eggplants, peeled & sliced
1 lb tomatoes, sliced
3 cups rice
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup raw nuts, such as cashew, pistachios (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric
1 tablespoon spices
salt, as desired
2 tablespoons ghee

Steps:

  • Boil the chicken and reserve the broth.
  • Fry the slices of eggplants until golden and set aside.
  • Fry the nuts in the ghee and set aside.
  • Soak and rinse the rice and place in a bowl.
  • Add the spices and salt to the rice.
  • In a pot place slices of tomatoes and eggplant at the bottom until covered.
  • Put about 1 cup of the rice over the eggplant and tomatoes.
  • Place a few pieces of chicken over the rice.
  • Put another layer of eggplants & tomatoes over the chicken.
  • Put about another cup of rice over the eggplants & tomatoes .
  • Put the rest of the chicken over that.
  • Put the rest of the rice over the chicken.
  • Place the rest of the eggplants & tomatoes over the rice.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the layers of rice, chicken and vegetables.
  • Place an inverted plate over the final layer and push it down a little.
  • Cook for about 3/4 - 1 hr on med to low heat.
  • When done remove the dish and invert the pot over a very large dish and garnish with the fried nuts.
  • To be served with a salad or yoghurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 793.6, Carbohydrate 92.8, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 7, Protein 22.8

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