Authentic Lamb Maqluba | Classic Middle Eastern Rice Dish The Perfect Flip
STOCK (Lamb Broth)
Ingredients
1.5 kg lamb shoulder/leg, cut into chunks
2 tbsp neutral oil
4 medium onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
15 cardamom pods
2 tsp black peppercorns
4 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
2 tbsp salt
3 litres water
RICE
Ingredients
600 g basmati rice (≈ 3 cups)
2.5 tsp salt
1 tsp baharat
1 tsp ground cardamom
¾ tsp black pepper
¾ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
1 tbsp oil
Preparation
Wash rice well and soak for 30 minutes.
Drain completely before using.
INgredients
1.75 – 2 kg egg plants
oil (for frying)
Salt, as needed
Method
Slice aubergines into 1–1.5 cm thick rounds.
Sprinkle with salt and rest 10 minutes.
Pat dry.
Fry in hot oil until deep golden and soft.
Drain on paper towel and set aside.