Name: Authentic Lebanese Maqluba
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 500 grams boneless chicken or lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 cups long-grain rice (such as Basmati), rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes; 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon seven-spice blend (baharat); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups chicken or beef broth (or water); 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Maqluba Lebanon

Maqluba is a Lebanese dish made with rice, vegetables, and meat (usually lamb or chicken) cooked together in a pot, then flipped over onto a serving dish so that the meat is on top.

rice vegetables

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rice vegetables meat lamb

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