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İç Pilav
Medium 1 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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Maklouba
A Levantine upside-down rice dish layered with chicken, eggplant, cauliflower, and warm spices.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~520 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 55 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Rice
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Chicken stock
For the chicken
- 600 gr Chicken thigh meat
- 1 adet Yellow onion
For the vegetables
- 2 adet Eggplants
- 300 gr Cauliflower
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
For the spice mix
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Yogurt
- 1 diş Garlic
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice, soak it in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Boil the chicken thigh meat with the yellow onion, half of the salt, and chicken stock for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 3
Slice the eggplants into rounds and separate the cauliflower into small florets.
- 4
Use half of the olive oil to color the eggplant and cauliflower for 12 minutes without fully frying them.
12 min12:00 - 5
Layer the eggplant, cauliflower, chicken, and rice in the pot.
- 6
Add the allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, remaining salt, and hot chicken stock.
- 7
Cook the maklouba over low heat for 25 minutes, then rest for 10 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 8
Mix the garlic with the yogurt, invert the pilaf, and serve with the yogurt.
💡 Tip: Line the bottom of the pot with round eggplant slices first; when inverted, the top of the rice looks neater.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve maklouba with garlic yogurt and optional cucumber pickles.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
28
g protein
62
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 48%Fat 31%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Maklouba make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Maklouba take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 55 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 100 minutes in total.Is Maklouba difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Maklouba have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 62g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Maklouba contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Maklouba belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Maklouba need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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