Emirati Arsiya (creamy chicken & rice porridge)

Recipe No.: E-10

Emirati100 minServes 4

Arsiya is an Emirati dish of chicken and rice cooked down until creamy and thick, close in spirit to harees. It is said to be made for family gatherings and special occasions, usually served with ghee on top. The method and the exact consistency differ a little from one family to another.

Ingredients for Emirati Arsiya

• 1chicken (1 kg)
• 1½ cupsshort-grain rice
• 6 cupswater
• salt to taste
• 3 tbspghee
• 3cardamom pods

Method

1. Boil the chicken in water with the cardamom until fully cooked, about 40 minutes.
2. Take out the chicken, remove the skin and bones, and shred the meat.
3. Add the washed rice to the broth and simmer for 25–30 minutes until very soft.
4. Return the shredded chicken and stir vigorously, or mash the mixture, until smooth with a creamy texture.
5. Add the salt and serve the arsiya with ghee.

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