Ma Aloubeh

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This is a lebanese dish. i like it cuz it pretty much has everything in it and it's very flavorful. It seems like a lot of work but it's really worth the time and effort.

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Steps

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Boil the chicken and reserve the broth.

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Fry the slices of eggplants until golden and set aside.

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Fry the nuts in the ghee and set aside.

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Soak and rinse the rice and place in a bowl.

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Add the spices and salt to the rice.

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In a pot place slices of tomatoes and eggplant at the bottom until covered.

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Put about 1 cup of the rice over the eggplant and tomatoes.

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Place a few pieces of chicken over the rice.

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Put another layer of eggplants & tomatoes over the chicken.

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Put about another cup of rice over the eggplants & tomatoes.

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Put the rest of the chicken over that.

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Put the rest of the rice over the chicken.

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Place the rest of the eggplants & tomatoes over the rice.

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Pour the chicken broth over the layers of rice , chicken and vegetables.

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Place an inverted plate over the final layer and push it down a little.

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Cook for about 3 / 4 - 1 hr on med to low heat.

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When done remove the dish and invert the pot over a very large dish and garnish with the fried nuts.

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To be served with a salad o.

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Ingredients

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skinless chicken, eggplants, tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, nuts, turmeric, spices, salt, ghee