VEGETARIAN MAQLUBA (RICE LAYERED WITH TOMATOES, EGGPLANT, AND CAULIFLOWER)
Categories Tomato Bake Dinner Casserole/Gratin Cauliflower Winter
Yield 8 people
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Adjust oven racks to middle positions and preheat oven to 400°F. Cover rice with water, stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, and let soak. 2. Stir together turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and cloves in a small bowl. In a large bowl, toss eggplant slices with 3 tablespoons oil, 1/3 of the spice mixture, and salt and pepper to taste. Lay eggplant out on two rimmed baking sheets and roast, turning slices once, until eggplant is browned and tender, about 20 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/3 of the spice mixture, and salt and pepper to taste. Lay cauliflower out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once, until cauliflower is browned and tender, about 20 minutes. 4. Assemble the maqluba: line the bottom of a Dutch oven with a circle of parchment paper, then brush paper and sides of pot with melted butter. Assemble tomato slices in a circle, covering bottom of pot and overlapping the slices as you go. Follow with the eggplant. Arrange cauliflower over eggplant. Drain rice thoroughly, then spread over cauliflower. Stir remaining spice mixture and 1 teaspoon salt into vegetable stock, and pour over rice. Scatter garlic pieces over top. 5. Place pot over high heat and bring stock to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove pot from heat, remove lid, drape a clean tea towel over top of pot, and quickly replace lid, letting dish set for 10 minutes. Quickly invert rice dish onto a large round platter; do not remove pot for 2-3 minutes. Remove pot and circle of parchment and serve maqluba with plain yogurt, hot sauce and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
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Alex Nerfersbuck
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe two stars because it wasn't terrible. But it wasn't great either.
Mike Johns
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.
ImTiãz SiñDhii
[email protected]This dish was a lot of work, and it wasn't worth the effort. The flavors were just okay.
Alan Walton
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.
Jake Smith
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.
Zeewon Adhikary
[email protected]I served this maqluba with a dollop of yogurt. It was the perfect finishing touch.
ariyan prince
[email protected]I added a few chopped walnuts to the rice. It gave the dish a nice crunch.
HARMON Rana
[email protected]I used brown rice instead of white rice. It was a healthier option, and it still tasted great.
Favour Omogoye
[email protected]I'm allergic to cauliflower, so I substituted broccoli. It turned out great!
M Unis
[email protected]This maqluba is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the day before, and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.
Iqbal 860
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company.
Gm RaNa
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the crispy eggplant and cauliflower.
Elvira Valencia
[email protected]I'm not a fan of eggplant, but I loved it in this dish. It was cooked perfectly.
daniel obeng
[email protected]This maqluba is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are complex and delicious.
Saima Saqib
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got lots of requests for the recipe.
Marlene Fredericks
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy, the vegetables were tender, and the sauce was flavorful.
Singlelight lovelyn
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some eggplant and cauliflower that were about to go bad, and this was the perfect way to use them up.
Zulkar Ali
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but this dish was so good, I didn't even miss the meat.
HELMUT EKANDJO
[email protected]This maqluba was a hit with my family! It was easy to make, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crispy eggplant and cauliflower.