Madrooba Qatariya (Souq Waqif Velvety Cardamom, Herb & Chicken Rice Porridge) – Authentic Qatar Recipe

Ingredients for Madrooba Qatariya (Souq Waqif Velvety Cardamom, Herb & Chicken Rice Porridge) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) shredded chicken breast, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups slow-simmered spiced rice and oats beaten silky, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup sizzled cardamom-onion butter on top
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with ground dried black lime (loomi)
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Qatar seasoning (Qatari bzar, fresh cilantro and dill, ginger)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and ground dried black lime (loomi) for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in Qatari bzar, fresh cilantro and dill, ginger and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Qatar's kitchen.
3. Add shredded chicken breast and slow-simmered spiced rice and oats beaten silky, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in sizzled cardamom-onion butter on top, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.