Machboos recipe

Savor the rich flavors of this traditional Emirati dish.

90 minmedium12 ingredients

Ingredients

• 400 g basmati rice
• 800 g chicken
• 2 onions
• 2 tomatoes
• 4 garlic
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 800 ml water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 cardamom pods
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

How to make Machboos

1. In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add 1 kg of chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides for about 10 minutes.
5. Fold in 1 chopped tomato and combine well, allowing it to soften for a minute or so.
6. Introduce 1 cinnamon stick, 5 cardamom pods, 1 bay leaf, and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
7. Pour in 800 ml of water, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
8. Stir in 400 g of rinsed basmati rice, cover the pot, and cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.
9. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it hot, garnished with fried onions as desired.

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