Saleeg is a traditional Saudi Arabian dish and is best defined as comfort food. It is packed with flavour from the crispy, broiled chicken legs served along with creamy, spiced rice that adds a unique texture to this wholesome dinner dish.
Saleeg – Roasted Meat and Creamy Rice
Ingredients
Chicken stock preparation
Rice preparation
To roast the boiled chicken
Instructions
How to prepare the chicken stock
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Step 1
In a large pot, add the chicken, spices and water.
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Step 2
Bring the water to a full boil. Reduce the flame and then carefully skim the froth on the top and discard to make sure that you have clear stock.
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Step 3
Cook the chicken until it is done.
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Step 4
Now carefully remove the chicken pieces using a tong and keep them separate.
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Step 5
Strain the stock to get rid of the whole spices and onion to cook the rice in this stock.
How to cook the rice
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Step 1
In the same pot, add rice, mastic beads, salt, milk and butter or clarified butter.
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Step 2
Cook until the rice is soft, creamy and ready to eat. If the rice is dry, add more milk and butter
How to roast the chicken
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Mix Arabic seasoning with butter and rub on the boiled chicken. Roast until brown on the skin.
How to serve the dish
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On a large serving platter, pour the prepared Saleeg, and place the roasted chicken in the middle. Serve with Salata Hara and salad.
