مغلوبة (Maklouba)

Layered rice dish cooked with meat and vegetables, then inverted.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb chunks
• 2 medium eggplants
• 2 cups rice
• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp allspice
• to taste salt

Method

1. Season lamb; brown in a pot with cinnamon.
2. Fry eggplants and cauliflower till golden.
3. Layer meat, veggies, and rice in pot with allspice and salt.
4. Add 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.