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Jordanian Maqluba with Chicken, Eggplant and Cauliflower

Maqluba is a traditional Jordanian dish made with layers of chicken, eggplant, and cauliflower, cooked upside down. Prepare in 60 minutes.

Maqluba delivers a beautiful presentation and robust flavors. The inversion technique creates a stunning layered dish packed with nutrition.

Why This Recipe Works

Layering Technique: Inverting the pot allows for a stunning presentation, showcasing the layered ingredients.
Flavor Infusion: The chicken and spices infuse the rice with rich flavors as they cook together.
Vegetable Variety: Combining eggplant and cauliflower adds texture and nutritional balance to the dish.

Chef's Pro Tip: Allow the maqluba to rest off the heat for 10 minutes to ensure the layers hold together when inverted.

2026-09-02

Recipe by MsPinaQ

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

40 min

Total Time

60 min

Servings

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
2
Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon. Add to the pot and brown on all sides.
3
Layer the sliced eggplant and cauliflower over the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth.
4
Spread the rinsed basmati rice evenly on top of the vegetables and chicken.
5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until the rice is cooked.
6
Let the pot sit off the heat for 10 minutes. Carefully invert the pot onto a serving platter.
7
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot, ensuring all layers are intact.