Gulf (Khaleeji) Cuisine
Najrani Chicken Saleeg (Creamy Saudi Rice)
Najrani Chicken Saleeg – tender white rice simmered in rich chicken broth and milk until luxuriously soft and creamy.
60 min
Total Time
5 servings
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Saudi Arabia
Origin
Ingredients
- Egyptian or short-grain rice 2 cup
- cut chicken pieces 700 g
- milk 1 cup
- cardamom and mixed spices 1 tsp
Instructions
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1
Boil the chicken with the spices in water until fully cooked and tender.
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2
Add the rice to the chicken broth and cook until very soft and slightly broken down.
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3
Stir in the milk during the last 10 minutes of cooking, stirring continuously until rich and creamy.
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4
Serve the Saleeg warm topped or alongside the cooked chicken.
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