Kuwait, a tiny country wedged between Iraq and Saudi Arabia was a shocker. A kuwaiti menu to say the least, was looking iffy, so I was pleasantly surprised that the Chicken Mechbous was relatively quick to make and easy on the palate.
Onions and raisins are fried to a crisp with lime peel, sugar and black pepper and set aside as a garnish. A whole chicken is cooked in cinnamon, cloves,cardamom,peppercorns and enough water to create a flavorful stock. The stock is then used to cook the rice. The final step is to make a tomato sauce redolent with garlic, to serve on the side.
It was delightful -a reminder that every country has it's comfort food. This one is definitely a keeper.
An impromptu Raspberry Meringue Gateau gave the meal a not-so-healthy, yet wickedly sweet ending!
Laos tomorrow.....
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