2 hr
Hands-on time
+ 8 hr soaking or marinating first
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Soak the broken wheat for 8 hours, then drain.
- 2 Sauté the onions with turmeric, then add the chopped chicken pieces and fry for 8 minutes, then sprinkle with baharat.
- 3 Pour in water, then add the perforated dried lemon and cinnamon, and cook for 40 minutes.
- 4 Remove the chicken from the pot, debone it, then add the wheat and rice and cook for 50 minutes.
- 5 Whisk vigorously in the pot with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and smooth; that's the word madrouba.
- 6 Place the shredded chicken back in the pan, drizzle melted butter over it, and serve hot.
With an appliance
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Pressure cooker 1 hr 40 min
Replace steps 3 and 4: cook under high pressure for 35 minutes, then release the pressure naturally, and then mash until smooth.