CHICKEN MAKBOUS
Martha's take on the popular Arabian Gulf meat-and-rice dish known as makbous calls for Cornish game hens and a bed of delicately spiced pearl couscous and yellow split peas.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Make the Cornish game hens: Preheat oven to 500 degrees. In a large stockpot, bring stock, onions, garlic, peppercorns, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, 3 teaspoons salt, and 8 cups water to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Season hens with salt and pepper and place into the simmering poaching liquid, adding more water, if necessary, to cover hens. Poach for 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove hens from poaching liquid and place them breast-side up on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Strain poaching liquid, reserving 5 cups for couscous.
- In a small bowl, stir to combine ghee, loumi, coriander, ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Brush ghee mixture all over the poached hens, then transfer to oven. Roast until skin is crisp and deep golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Make the couscous: In a large straight-sided skillet, heat ghee over medium. Add garlic, leeks, onion, thyme, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, and cayenne; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in split peas and 5 cups reserved poaching liquid; bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in couscous and cook until al dente, about 15 minutes. Fold in spinach and season with salt and pepper.
- Halve hens through the breast and backbones, if desired. Spoon couscous onto a serving platter and top with hens.
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[email protected]Meh.
Anthea George
[email protected]This was a waste of time and ingredients. It did not turn out well at all.
Nakanwagi Priscilla
[email protected]Not a fan of this dish. The flavors were not to my liking.
Ramizo Mugisha
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry.
Angel Prado
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. Will definitely be making it again.
Hacker hu
[email protected]This chicken makbous was a great success! My family loved it.
James Koontz
[email protected]So delicious! I'm definitely making this again.
Md juel Hossen
[email protected]This was amazing! I made it for my friends and they all loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ekwon Lo
[email protected]This dish was a little bland for me. I think it could have used more seasoning. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Mohammad Johnny
[email protected]This chicken makbous was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
Sandra Price
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The end result was a delicious and impressive meal.
Nokulunga Madam
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the delicious flavors and the beautiful presentation. I especially loved the crispy chicken and the fluffy rice. I will definitely be making this again.
Ionut Cucu
[email protected]This chicken makbous was simply divine! The chicken was flavorful and tender, the rice was fluffy and aromatic, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it and I'm definite