#omw to reheat the maqloobeh in the fridge

[lemedstudent2021]

hi there! this is the best recipie that i could find that looks the closest to the real thing, but i have a few improvements/ additions to make it extra authentic as per where im from lol

disclaimer; the version i know and love can be pretty heavy on the oil (now you know why so many of us have health problems lmho) but its absolutely worth it :D

the link, my additions:

the vegetables are typically fried not baked, and they are cooked only half way ish so they dont dissolve while cooking within the pot with everything else. fry them (if u choose to) and set them aside on some kitchen towels and behold the amount of oil u will find (no srsly expect to be contacted by america)

can be made with chicken (what we do at home mostly) which can also be fried (for the colour) or boiled with spices and onions so u can use the stock to cook the rice

i personally cannot vouch for the measurements bc theyre typically eyeballed (this comes with years of practice lol… kinda like the 'keep adding till my ancestors tell me to stop' XD) but thats why i linked the recipie in the first place.

cooking meat may take forever, so u can use a pressure cooker to speed things up. alternatively u can go for chicken instead. never use fish or i will personally haunt u. you can use vegetables only of course if thats what ur looking for (aubergine, cauliflower, potatoes, carrots and courgettes are all popular options) but i dont know how it will taste with vegetable stock.

dont forget to wash ur rice! for the dust/ dirt and excess starch and its common to let them sit (after rinsing) in water for some time, though i have no idea why lol. i think so literally all the ingredients are somewhat cooked so it doesnt take too long in the pot?

once youve got everything, start layering sliced tomatoes/ sweet peppers at the bottom of the pot (even the best and most slow cooked of maqloobehs burn, so use something dispensible. the bottom of the pot is actually an entire genre of food here and is much loved by many. do with that information what u will)

layer the veggetables, choice of protein, and rice (nothing too specific, id reccomend rice- veg and chicken-rice) then the broth

when it comes to serving, uncover the pot, have a flat tray ready (metal trays are super common here, but literally anything can be used, be extrememly careful tho if u plan on flipping it with something like a ceramic plate tho just in case) heres a demonstration

another disclaimer; the pot will likely be hotter than the surface of the sun, only seasoned middle eastern mothers can accomplish feats like this so please be careful. i will not taking responsibility for any injuries sustained in the making of this dish.

nvm just found a yt short explaining it better oops :')

✨enjoy✨

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