Musakhan Rolls – Recipe for Musakhan Rolls – How to Prepare Musakhan Rolls

Musakhan Rolls – Recipe for Musakhan Rolls – How to Prepare Musakhan Rolls

Musakhan Rolls are a delicious dish with rich nutritional value and a simple preparation process. It takes around 50 minutes to prepare and another 45 minutes to cook. This recipe serves four people. Here’s how to prepare this delightful dish:

Ingredients for Musakhan Rolls:

 

For the Chicken:

• 1 whole large chicken.
• Cloves (to taste).
• 1 bay leaf.
• Cardamom pods (to taste).
• 1 cinnamon stick.

For the Musakhan Filling:

• 5 medium-sized onions, sliced.
• 1/2 cup olive oil.
• 5 tablespoons of sour sumac.
• 1 teaspoon black pepper.
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed spices.
• Salt (to taste).
• Saj bread (as needed).

Steps to Prepare Musakhan Rolls:

Cooking the Chicken:

1. Boil the chicken:

   • In a large pot, place the chicken along with the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Add enough water to cover the chicken.
   • Bring the pot to medium heat and cook until the chicken is fully cooked.

2. Shred the chicken:

   • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot, discard the bones and skin, and shred the meat into slices.

Preparing the Musakhan Filling:

1. Sauté the onions:

   • In a separate pot, heat 1/2 cup of olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the sliced onions and stir until they soften.

2. Add the chicken and spices:

   • Add the shredded chicken to the onions, along with salt, mixed spices, and black pepper.
   • Stir the mixture well to combine.

3. Add the broth:

   • Pour 1 cup of the chicken broth (from boiling the chicken) into the mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until most of the liquid evaporates.

4. Add the sumac:

   • Stir in the sumac and mix well. Remove the pot from the heat.

Assembling and Baking the Musakhan Rolls:

1. Prepare the rolls:

   • Take the Saj bread, and place a portion of the Musakhan filling onto it. Roll the bread tightly into a cylindrical shape and brush with a little olive oil.

2. Bake the rolls:

   • Place the Musakhan rolls onto a greased baking tray.
   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Once preheated, place the tray in the oven and bake, turning the rolls occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.

Serve:

Your Musakhan Rolls are now ready to be served! This dish is perfect for family gatherings or as a special meal during Ramadan. Enjoy the rich flavors and delightful texture with loved ones. Bon appétit!