The traditional way to cook Mandy is underground but realistically that is just not possible for most of us so in this recipe you will learn how to do it at home and work with what you have for almost the same amazing flavor! Watch a video on the smoking of the rice & chicken for this recipe at, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GFkJ8tXUdI. In Saudi this would traditionally be served with Salata Hara. Recipe to come. This dish will taste like it came from a pit or grill when finished. Recipe modified from www.yasalamcooking.com. NOTE: YOU NEED 1 bukhoor coal.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 small chicken with rice, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- NOTE: YOU NEED 1 bukhoor coal cut into 4 pieces.
- Make sure the skin is left on the chicken. This is one of the keys for cooking mandy because the skin produces natural fat to cook in the spices. This is why we do not use an oil. Rub mandy spice and sea salt, to taste all over chicken pieces. Place in a non-stick saute pan (or a well seasoned cast iron pan is what I use), cook chicken uncovered with no oil until tender and brown. Place cooked chicken on a plate reserving the pan remnants in the pan as they are.
- In a separate pan saute finely chopped onion with 1 tbs butter until tender. Add the whole bruised cardamom pods, cloves, chicken stock, sea salt, to taste, and drained Basmati rice; stir. Bring to a full boil add chopped tomatoes then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook (do not remove lid) for 15 minutes or as long as you cook your rice usually.
- After the chicken and rice are done pour the rice into the saute pan used to cook the chicken, mix around if transferring back to the other pot which I suggest if you use a cast iron pan like I do. Place the onion shell bowl into the middle of the rice. If you make a indent in the rice it is easier. Melt butter and pour into onion bowl. Carefully place chicken around the pan slightly close to the onion bowl. Add a hot bit of coal into the melted butter and quickly shut the lid. Allow to smoke for 15 minutes adding a new coal as needed. You may use 3 or 4 pieces of the same bukhoor coal.
- Remove onion bowl carefully and discard.
- Enjoy!
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Devi Ganash
[email protected]I've tried many chicken mandy recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked to perfection.
Cooking Moore
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken mandy was delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
colton rogato
[email protected]I made this chicken mandy for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Afridi Business
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the rice was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Md Sulyman
[email protected]The chicken mandy was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall it was a good dish. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
Alex Gordon
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken mandy and it came out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Makayla Mollett
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken mandy turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Roger H.
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The chicken was succulent and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Bill Simons
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Samantha Perry
[email protected]Best chicken mandy I've ever had! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was so moist. Highly recommend this recipe.
Aniyah Timmons
[email protected]I tried this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the chicken and rice, and I even got requests for the recipe. Will definitely be making this again.
Editha Webb
[email protected]This chicken mandy recipe was an absolute delight! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the raisins and nuts, which gave the dish a unique and delicious twist.