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Lebanese·Lebanon · Southern Lebanon·Main Courses
مغلوبة (Maklouba)
Layered rice dish cooked with meat and vegetables, then inverted.
105 min total (prep 30 · cook 60)· Serves 4· Advanced·New
Maklouba, meaning 'upside down', is a festive dish celebrated throughout Lebanon for its showmanship and rich flavors.
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Method
- 1Season lamb; brown in a pot with cinnamon.
- 2Fry eggplants and cauliflower till golden.
- 3Layer meat, veggies, and rice in pot with allspice and salt.
- 4Add water; cook on low for an hour. Let it sit, then flip to serve.
Chef's tips
- Press down firmly before flipping.
- Resting time is crucial for structure.
The story
Maklouba, meaning 'upside down', is a festive dish celebrated throughout Lebanon for its showmanship and rich flavors.
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