This Iraqi traditional dish is called t’beet (from the Arabic word “tabayit” which means to stay overnight). This is a shorter version of the traditional overnight dish. Very easy to make and the ingredients are not all that exotic. Just the Baharat Spice and Date Syrup, but they are easily acquired through Amazon. There are also versions of this made with a whole chicken and eggs.
Ingredients:
7-8 pieces of chicken thighs
2 cups of basmati rice, washed and drained
1 red onion, sliced
3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of Maldon salt (flaky salt)
Red sauce ingredients:
1.5 teaspoons of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
2 teaspoons of Baharat spice
1 teaspoon of paprika
3 tablespoons of tomato paste
3 minced garlic cloves
1/3 cup of olive oil
1 tablespoon of date syrup
4 cups of boiling water
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix it well.
Method-
Preheat the oven to 400F.
In an oven safe pan drizzle olive oil and flaky salt. Add the tomatoes and onion in one layer.
Pour the rice evenly around and place the chicken thighs on top.
Pour the red sauce gently over the rice and chicken.
Cover the pan with wet parchment paper and cover with aluminum foil on top of it.
Bake for 1 hour.
Remove the parchment paper and aluminum foil.
Broil for 5-7 minutes to get a golden brown color.
