QABALI PALAU

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This is the national dish of Afghanistan. In this version, stewed chicken is covered with a savory fried rice and garnished with carrots, raisins, and almonds. From justfoodnow.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, finely diced
1 lb skinless chicken drumsticks or 1 lb skinless chicken thigh
1 cup chicken stock
1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon sugar
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
7 cups water
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F; rinse rice well, to remove much of the starch, and set aside to drain.
  • Add 2 tablespoons oil to a large saucepan and saute onions over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add chicken to the pot, season with salt and pepper, increase heat to medium high, and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the stock, stir until it all but evaporates, then add another 1/2 cup, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until sauce becomes dark brown, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan simmer carrot sticks until they turn darker orange, 10 minutes; drain off the liquid, toss with a tablespoon of oil, the raisins, almonds, and sugar for 3 to 4 minutes, then pack in an aluminum foil pouch.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate; stir in cumin, cardamom, and pepper and cook 5 minutes.
  • In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil; add rice and boil until almost al dente, then strain and return to the Dutch oven.
  • Add the seasoned broth (from the cooked chicken), then nestle the chicken on top of the rice, and the sealed packet of carrots.
  • Cover and bake for 15 minutes; turn oven down to 350 degrees F and bake another 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and place chicken on a serving platter; cover with the rice, then open the carrot packet and sprinkle contents over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.7, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 89.2, Sodium 217.9, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 17.7, Protein 33.5

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