Karimah'S Saudi Stuffed Chicken (Dajaj Mahshy)

Name: Karimah'S Saudi Stuffed Chicken (Dajaj Mahshy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SERVES 4; Ingredients:; 1 chicken (3 lbs); 1/4 cup sliced almonds, dry roasted; 1/2 lb minced beef; 3 tablespoons of oil; 1 onion, grated; 2 cups cooked white rice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cloves; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cardamom; 1 teaspoon saffron; 1/4 cup raisins; Flour

Servings: persons

SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 chicken (3 lbs)
1/4 cup sliced almonds, dry roasted
1/2 lb minced beef
3 tablespoons of oil
1 onion, grated
2 cups cooked white rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon saffron
1/4 cup raisins
Flour

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Cooking Instructions:
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Thoroughly clean the chicken inside and out.
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MARINADE
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salt,
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ground cardamom,
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lemon zest,
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Chinese ginger,
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ground white pepper,
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turmeric,
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cayenne pepper,
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chili powder,
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black pepper
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ground cloves
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grind, mix and rub over chicken inside and out.
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STUFFING
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soak rice
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fry onions
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sweet pepper, carrots coriander parsley (add chopped veggies, cut fine in grater processor)
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salt, black pepper, seven spices, turmeric and saffron
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add beef cook,
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Lower the heat Season with salt, black pepper, Drain the water from the rice and add it to the meat. Stir until all components are well mixed.
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add 1/2 cup of hot water to rice, on the rice and left on low heat for a few minutes while I prepared the pan. This wouldn't cook the rice through and we don't want to do that, we just want to moisten the rice.
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Add the almonds, raisins to the above and mix well.
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Stuff the chicken with the mixture and truss. place in roasting tin and cover with foil.
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Any left over meat rice mix add hot water , to 1 finger tip above level of rice bring to boil and turn down heat and steam for 10 minutes, serve with roasted chicken and salad

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SERVES 4, Ingredients:, 1 chicken (3 lbs), 1/4 cup sliced almonds, dry roasted, and more.

Yes, Karimah'S Saudi Stuffed Chicken (Dajaj Mahshy) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!