Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2012

The is by far the best maklouba recipe I have found. It tastes a lot like my Jordanian in-laws make it.

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leggett

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2011

Makloubeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that I first had in Jordan. I remember my mother making it and am now making it for my children. A few steps but fairly easy and so yummy. Plus the house smells great while it's cooking!

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rnbarnum

Home Town: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2010

I made a version of this with a Jordanian friend of mine and it is truly amazing. It was my first experience with Arabic cuisine. My friend stuffed the bird with a mixture of spiced rice and ground lamb and used fried cauliflower and fried eggplant. I also think she used some tumeric. This was for a post ramadan feast. Thank you for posting!

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Kae

Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2010

made exactly as described. Smelled nice. Was EXTREMELY mild - could use a lot more spices. I was disappointed. My kids ate it the first night, but wouldn't finish the leftovers. Had to throw the rest away - and this makes a LOT. Won't be making again.

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CREEBOO

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2010

This dish is the family favorite. A few ingredients I would like to add. For veggies, you can also add eggplant. Califlower is the more traditional way, but my husband prefers broccoli, and it's very good. I also add chick peas with the vegetables. Spices, I add ground cinnamon, salt, chicken bullion. I add this to the chicken, while its boiling, and I also sprinkle all the spices to the rice before adding it to the pot. Sprinkle toasted silvered almonds before serving.

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FreeGaza

Reviewed: May 17, 2008

I submitted this recipe, and I would just like to say that you can add chopped carrots to this dish as well The sweetness is wonderful. Also, most of the time I do add maggi cubes (chicken bouillon cubes). Use at least one cube, remember to salt after you add the cubes since chicken stock is salted. Also over the years I have started to add a little more spices, try adding 1 tsp of cumin or curry. It's great.

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IMANKAY

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2007

Very good maqlooba recipe, love the addition of tomatoes. I halved the recipe and worked out great.

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Hot Mama

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Reviewed: May 7, 2007

Smells and tastes great. Guests were impressed.

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NotInMyName

Reviewed: May 7, 2007

Great recipe thanks a lot. I had this on my visit to Palestine and this recipe was much better than what I had. I used eggplant and cauliflower. I also saw some people use carrots in it. Its good that way too.

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RightOfReturn

Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2006

My Jordanian husband makes this all the time. I don't care for the chicken with bones so he uses boneless skinless chicken breast and just reduces the boiling time. He also uses a pinch of saffron while soaking the rice... it gives it a nice flavor.

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