Upside Down Maqloobeh
This is a classic and probably one of the most famous palestinian dishes. Everybody loves it! This is a standard in all palestinian homes. It's also an innovative and different way to cook--a fun thing to cook when you're having guests over! Upside down (translation of its arabic name, maqloobeh) is made in a variety of ways. It can be made with either chicken or lamb but my husband's family only makes it with chicken. Note: this recipe requires a large serving tray/plate, preferably round. The recipe is long but it's simple to make--especially after the first try. Enjoy!!
Steps
Place rice in a bowl and leave until grains are white , about 1 / 2 hr.
Rinse rice until water is clear and then leave to drain in colander.
Dice onion and fry until golden with first amount of oil in a medium-large size saucepan.
Add chicken and brown.
Add 8 cups water and mix.
Add 1 teaspoon of mixed savoury spices and 1 teaspoon salt.
Cook for one hour.
While the chicken is cooking , fry pieces of cauliflower with second measurement of oil.
Fry until golden but not burnt.
Put aside.
When chicken is ready , sieve stock into bowl and remove the chicken pieces.
Coat with pinches of salt and mixed spices.
Brown under grill.
Get a medium sized pot.
Sprinkle a fine layer of rice on the bottom to prevent the other ingredients from sticking.
Place chicken pieces face down in saucepan.
Place cauliflower pieces into saucepan , pressing it into the holes left by the chicken.
Add chickpeas in the same way.
Sprinkle 3 / 4 teaspoon of spices and 3 / 4 teaspoon of salt.
Add ri.
Ingredients
chicken legs, onion, baharat, salt, vegetable oil, water, cauliflower, uncooked rice, chickpeas, cardamom powder, black pepper, cinnamon, plain yogurt