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Makloubeh

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Makloubeh, also written maqluba or maqlouba, is a Levantine rice dish whose name refers to the way it is turned upside down when served. A pot is layered with rice, meat such as chicken or lamb, and vegetables that may include eggplant, cauliflower, or potatoes, then cooked before being inverted onto a platter. The dish is associated especially with Palestinian, Jordanian, Syrian, and other Levantine home cooking, with ingredients varying by region and household.

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What is makloubeh made from?

Makloubeh is a Palestinian dish built from spiced rice, meat such as lamb or chicken, and vegetables including eggplant. Cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots are common variations.

What does the name makloubeh mean?

Makloubeh is an Arabic name commonly translated as upside down or flipped. The name refers to the way the finished pot is turned onto a serving platter.

How is makloubeh assembled and served?

The meat and fried vegetables are layered in a pot, with rice added above them before cooking. Once the rice is tender, the cook flips the pot so the vegetables and meat form the top of the dish.

Where is makloubeh eaten besides Palestine?

Makloubeh is also widely prepared across the Levant, including Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq. It is often served with yogurt, salad, or pickles alongside the layered rice.

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