Eggplant Maqluba — a recipe many love and our chefs often prepare on the site.

3 long eggplants, sliced (for layering)

1 eggplant, cut into cubes

2 onions, finely chopped

Small whole onions (pearl onions)

2 tomatoes, finely chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 tsp seven-spice mix

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp cinnamon

Lemon zest

Grated ginger

Salt, to taste

1 tbsp red pepper paste

1 tbsp ground cloves

1 kg shank meat or another suitable cut, cut into medium pieces and boiled with aromatics

2 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes

Cherry tomatoes — optional

Blanched almonds and cashews, or as desired

Fry the eggplant slices in plenty of oil until browned; place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Add 1/4 cup olive oil and fry the blanched almonds and cashews until lightly golden, then remove and set aside.
In the same pot add the chopped onions and the small whole onions and sauté until they begin to turn golden.
Remove the small whole onions and set them aside. Add the green pepper and cook until softened, then add the chopped tomatoes, red pepper paste and salt and stir.
Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for five minutes.
Add the rice and spices and stir, then add 4 cups of the meat cooking stock. After it comes to a boil, cook for five minutes, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently.
Turn off the heat a little before the rice is expected to be fully done.
Gently fold the fried eggplant cubes into the rice.
In another pot, arrange the eggplant slices around the sides. Place the boiled meat pieces in the bottom of the pot with the reserved small onions and the cherry tomatoes (optional). Then add the rice, cover the pot with a clean cotton cloth and place the lid on top.
Return the pot to low heat and let the rice finish cooking until the grains are tender.
Turn off the heat and invert the maqluba onto a large flat serving plate.
Garnish with fried or toasted nuts.

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Eggplant Maqluba

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