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Machboos recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Qatar with this delicious Machboos.
Ingredients
- 400 g basmati rice
- 800 g chicken
- 2 onions
- 2 tomatoes
- 4 cloves
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 1 stick
- 5 pods
- 2 leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 800 ml water
How to make Machboos
- Chop 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, and 3 garlic cloves into small pieces before starting.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté the chopped onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and diced tomatoes, along with 1 cinnamon stick; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 1 kg of chicken pieces, browning them on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in 4 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and add 2 cups of basmati rice; stir well to incorporate.
- Place the cooked chicken on top of the rice, cover the pot, and cook for another 20 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
What is Machboos?
Machboos is a traditional dish from Qatar, simmered in one pot, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken and basmati rice. The recipe below uses 12 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Machboos take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Machboos?
Let the rice rest after cooking for fluffy grains.
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