maqluba

Jordan · Middle East and North Africa

Short description: This layered rice dish is cooked in a pot, then inverted so the browned vegetables and meat crown the rice.
Ingredients: Rice layered with chicken or lamb, eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes, onion, allspice, and yogurt.
Cultural note: The flip is part of the ritual: a family-style pot becomes a centerpiece served with tangy sides and salad.
Common misconception: The name describes the serving method, not a separate ingredient.

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