CHICKEN MANDY (YEMENI, SAUDI)
The traditional way to cook Mandy is underground but realistically that is just not possible for most of us so in this recipe you will learn how to do it at home and work with what you have for almost the same amazing flavor! Watch a video on the smoking of the rice & chicken for this recipe at, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GFkJ8tXUdI. In Saudi this would traditionally be served with Salata Hara. Recipe to come. This dish will taste like it came from a pit or grill when finished. Recipe modified from www.yasalamcooking.com. NOTE: YOU NEED 1 bukhoor coal.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 small chicken with rice, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- NOTE: YOU NEED 1 bukhoor coal cut into 4 pieces.
- Make sure the skin is left on the chicken. This is one of the keys for cooking mandy because the skin produces natural fat to cook in the spices. This is why we do not use an oil. Rub mandy spice and sea salt, to taste all over chicken pieces. Place in a non-stick saute pan (or a well seasoned cast iron pan is what I use), cook chicken uncovered with no oil until tender and brown. Place cooked chicken on a plate reserving the pan remnants in the pan as they are.
- In a separate pan saute finely chopped onion with 1 tbs butter until tender. Add the whole bruised cardamom pods, cloves, chicken stock, sea salt, to taste, and drained Basmati rice; stir. Bring to a full boil add chopped tomatoes then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook (do not remove lid) for 15 minutes or as long as you cook your rice usually.
- After the chicken and rice are done pour the rice into the saute pan used to cook the chicken, mix around if transferring back to the other pot which I suggest if you use a cast iron pan like I do. Place the onion shell bowl into the middle of the rice. If you make a indent in the rice it is easier. Melt butter and pour into onion bowl. Carefully place chicken around the pan slightly close to the onion bowl. Add a hot bit of coal into the melted butter and quickly shut the lid. Allow to smoke for 15 minutes adding a new coal as needed. You may use 3 or 4 pieces of the same bukhoor coal.
- Remove onion bowl carefully and discard.
- Enjoy!
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Ashan Madusanka
[email protected]This chicken mandy was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
HARIKRISHNA KHADKA
[email protected]This chicken mandy was really good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
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[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken mandy turned out dry and overcooked. The rice was also a bit mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.
xakxi hafeez
[email protected]This chicken mandy was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it to be more flavorful. However, the chicken was tender and the rice was fluffy.
Frankie Legarreta
[email protected]This chicken mandy was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Middle Eastern food.
Edin Edin
[email protected]This chicken mandy was a bit spicy for my taste, but it was still really good. The chicken was tender and the rice was fluffy. I would definitely make this again, but I would use less chili next time.
Florence Ball
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The chicken mandy was delicious and my family loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Zaib Chohan
[email protected]This chicken mandy was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kyle Lawson
[email protected]I made this chicken mandy for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
Donna Jones
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken mandy turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Joody txt
[email protected]This chicken mandy was really good! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and aromatic. I would definitely make this again.
Rana ismail Ejaz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Middle Eastern food, but I thought I would give this chicken mandy a try. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was delicious and the rice was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for somet
Noah Catala
[email protected]This chicken mandy was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were incredible and the chicken was so tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who has a bit of time to spare.
Ganiwu Lukman
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken mandy was amazing. The chicken was so tender and the rice was so fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Sudip Gyawali
[email protected]This is the best chicken mandy recipe I have ever tried. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Kamoga Elvis
[email protected]I made this chicken mandy for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Afjal Hosen
[email protected]This chicken mandy was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was so tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Middle Eastern food.