Saliq Al-Taifi with Cream – Recipe for Saliq Al-Taifi with Cream

Saliq Al-Taifi with Cream – Recipe for Saliq Al-Taifi with Cream

Saliq Al-Taifi with Cream is a delicious and nutritious dish, named after the Taif region in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the region’s most flavorful traditional dishes and is also easy to prepare. The dish takes only 15 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook. Below are the ingredients and steps needed to make this recipe for four people. We hope you enjoy this special dish from Saudi cuisine!

Ingredients for Saliq Al-Taifi with Cream:

 

• 1 kg of chicken, cut into pieces
• 4 cardamom pods
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon of butter (at room temperature)
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 2 cups of Egyptian rice
• ¼ teaspoon of ground mastic (optional)
• 2 cups of liquid milk
• 1 can of cream

Steps to Prepare Saliq Al-Taifi with Cream:

1. Cook the Chicken:

• In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
• Once the water is boiling, add the chicken pieces, cardamom pods, ground mastic, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and salt. Let the chicken cook until fully cooked through.
• Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.

2. Roast the Chicken:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Grease a baking tray with a little butter, then place the cooked chicken pieces on it.
• Sprinkle the chicken with a little salt and black pepper.
• Roast the chicken in the oven for about 25 minutes until it turns golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.

3. Cook the Rice:

• In a separate pot, place the rice and add an appropriate amount of the chicken broth (from cooking the chicken).
• Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the rice cook until tender and the broth is absorbed.

4. Add the Cream and Milk:

• Once the rice is cooked, add the cream and liquid milk to the pot.
• Stir all the ingredients together well until they are thoroughly combined and the mixture becomes creamy.

5. Serve:

• Pour the rice and cream mixture into a serving dish.
• Place the roasted chicken pieces on top of the rice.

Your Saliq Al-Taifi with Cream is now ready to serve! Enjoy it with family or guests while it's still warm. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family meal. Bon appétit!