MACHBOUS ALA DJAJ (BAHRAIN)
This recipe is from week 20 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every nation on Earth, and Bahrain is my 20th stop. Machbous is a spiced rice dish, considered by many to be the national dish of Bahrain (a small island nation in the Persian Gulf). This version is made with chicken.
Provided by GiddyUpGo
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt the ghee or butter in a saucepan and frying the onions until they are transparent and beginning to turn brown. Add the baharat and turmeric and stir for another two minutes or so.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and turn to coat. Cook over a medium heat until the pieces are lightly browned on all sides.
- Add the tomatoes, cloves, lemon rind, cinnamon, cardamom pods and salt. Stir to get everything well incorporated, then add the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Wash the rice in cold water and drain. Add the rice, cilantro and parsley and bring back to a simmer.
- Keep cooking for another 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken is tender and almost all of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Kaitlyn Luu
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. The spices are also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and
Abdula Khan
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The spices were also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.
Yumalay Ross
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The chicken was so tender and the rice was perfectly cooked. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.
Zach Hudson
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were also very well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.
Junaid Sahib
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Nupur Mondol
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. The spices are also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and
Maggie Lufunda
[email protected]This dish is a must-try! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. The spices are also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Atiq 289
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. The spices are also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a
Nurse Matsie
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. The spices are also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.
Sup3r_M0nk3y 666
[email protected]I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I received many compliments. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend
Prince Danish
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Namugabo Josephine
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. The spices are also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and
Aaa Aa
[email protected]This was an excellent recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Anas Mirza
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.
Andrew mendez
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The spices were also very well-balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.
Natasha Khan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Ramesh Basnet
[email protected]This dish was a hit! My family loved it and couldn't get enough. The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.