Mekluba Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Mekluba
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 lb. meat or lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes or 1 lb. chicken pieces; 1 medium cauliflower; 1 medium eggplant; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 4 carrots, peeled and cubed; 4 medium potatoes; 1 large tomato; 2 c. long grain rice, washed and drained; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. sage; 1/2 tsp. allspice; 1 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste; 1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper or to taste; 1/2 c. oil; 3 c. water

Servings: persons

1 lb. meat or lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes or 1 lb. chicken pieces
1 medium cauliflower
1 medium eggplant
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 carrots, peeled and cubed
4 medium potatoes
1 large tomato
2 c. long grain rice, washed and drained
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper or to taste
1/2 c. oil
3 c. water

1
Saute onions in 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil until transparent. Remove onions and set aside.
2
Place meat or poultry in reserved oil.
3
Saute until lightly brown, then cover with water.
4
Bring to a boil and skim off foam.
5
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and bay leaf.
6
Simmer for 1 hour.
7
Add onions.
8
Reserve the stock.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. meat or lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes or 1 lb. chicken pieces, 1 medium cauliflower, 1 medium eggplant, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Mekluba falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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