Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Halawet El Jibn Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 500g chicken thighs
- • 1 large aubergine, sliced
- • 1 onion, sliced
- • 1 tsp ground turmeric
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 3 cups chicken stock
- • 1/4 cup toasted almonds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the aubergine slices in oil until golden on both sides and drain.
2
Phase 2
Brown the chicken with the onion, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon stick.
3
Phase 3
In a heavy pot, layer the rinsed rice, then the chicken, and top with the aubergine.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the stock, cover, and cook on low 30 minutes without stirring.
5
Phase 5
Rest off the heat 10 minutes so the layers set.
6
Phase 6
Flip the pot onto a large tray so the aubergine ends on top and scatter the almonds over.