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Saleeg
Saudi Arabia
The dish of Mecca and Medina. Pilgrims eat it on the hajj.
Saudi white rice cooked in milk — short-grain rice slow-cooked in milk and chicken broth until creamy, topped with a whole roasted chicken. The comfort dish of the Hijaz.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
60 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
465 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gshort-grain rice
1whole chicken, poached
600mlmilk
400mlchicken poaching broth
50gbutter
1 tspcardamom
saltto season
toasted almondsto garnish
Method
1
Cook rice in milk and chicken broth with cardamom until very thick and creamy.
2
Brush chicken with butter. Grill until golden.
3
Serve creamy rice topped with chicken and almonds.
Chef's Tip
The rice should be thick enough that a spoon dragged through holds its shape.
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