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Saloona recipe
A flavorful Qatari stew that warms the soul.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken
- 200 g onion
- 300 g tomato
- 150 g carrot
- 200 g potato
- 4 cloves
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 800 ml water
How to make Saloona
- Chop 1 onion, 1 tomato, 1 carrot, and 1 potato into small pieces before starting.
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1 kg of chicken pieces to the pot, browning them on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped vegetables, along with 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of coriander, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper; mix well.
- Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve hot with rice or bread, placing the chicken and vegetables in a bowl.
What is Saloona?
Saloona is a traditional dish from Qatar, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, tomato and onion. The recipe below uses 11 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Saloona take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 7 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Saloona?
Fresh herbs enhance the flavor of the stew.
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