Photograph of the finished Madfoon

Middle East · Gà nướng vùi hố cơm hạt

Madfoon

3 hr Hands-on time + 6 hr waiting
HardDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Chicken breast Chicken breast 4.4 lb
  • Photograph of Basmati rice Basmati rice 1.5 lb
  • Photograph of Baharat spice blend Baharat spice blend 1.7 oz
  • Photograph of Dried limes Dried limes 8
  • Photograph of Turmeric powder Turmeric powder 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Onion Onion 2.4
  • Photograph of Ghee Ghee 8.5 oz
  • Photograph of Cashews Cashews 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Raisins Raisins 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Banana leaves Banana leaves 24 leaves

Method

  1. 1 Rub baharat and turmeric all over the chicken and refrigerate for 6 hours.
  2. 2 Wrap the chicken in banana leaves, then wrap it again in aluminum foil to make a tight package.
  3. 3 Burying a package of chicken in a bed of hot coals covered with ash is how madfoon means to be buried.
  4. 4 Buried in charcoal and covered with ash for even heat distribution, unlike mandi which is hung over a rice pot.
  5. 5 Bake for 2 hours, then remove and open the package, reserving all the meat juices inside.
  6. 6 Cook the rice with the broth, then sprinkle with ghee-roasted cashews and raisins, and arrange the chicken on top.

With an appliance

  • Oven 3 hr

    Wrap tightly and bake at 160 degrees for 2 hours; it lacks the smoky flavor but the meat is just as tender.

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