MadroubaChicken and Rice Porridge
Madrouba is a savory Qatari porridge in which rice is cooked until it breaks down into a thick, creamy texture. Chicken, spices, yogurt, and ghee enrich this version.
Prep
20m
Cook
1h 30m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Porridge
- 350gWhite Rice (rinsed)
- 700gChicken Thigh (bone-in)
- 150gOnion (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (crushed)
- 3gTurmeric Powder
- 10gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 1.5lWater
- 500mlWhole Milk
Topping
- 30gGhee
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Method
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- 01
Place the onion, garlic, turmeric powder, salt, black pepper, chicken thigh, and water in a pot and bring to a gentle boil.
- 02
Lower the heat and simmer around 95°C (203°F) until the chicken is tender and at least 74°C (165°F).
- 03
Add the white rice and continue cooking, stirring often, until the grains are very soft and the mixture thickens.
- 04
Lift out the chicken thigh, remove the bones, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.
- 05
Pour in the whole milk and cook gently, stirring, until the porridge is creamy and smooth.
- 06
Melt the ghee and spoon it over each serving just before serving.
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