Chicken skewers with muhammara, poached eggs and moutabal
This Middle Eastern feast is the perfect way to impress friends and family at the weekend.
Ingredients
- Black Pepper1 tbsp
- Lime juice1 tbsp
- Garlic3 cloves
- Caraway seeds1 tsp
- root ginger½ tsp
- Eggplant2 pieces
- Chilli3 pieces
- Yoghurt4 tbsp
- Tahini4 tbsp
- Lemon1 piece
- White wine vinegar1 tbsp
- Dill1 tbsp
- Aleppo pepper1 tbsp
- Egg4 pieces
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Bell Pepper4 pieces
- Pomegranate molasses2 tbsp
- Pomegranate (arils)3 tbsp
- Flatbread4 pieces
Instructions
8 steps- 1
To make the chicken, mix all of the ingredients, except the chicken, in a large bowl. Add the chicken, stir to coat and leave to marinate for 1-2 hours.
- 2
Preheat a griddle pan over a medium-high heat. Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers and griddle for 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Set aside.
- 3
To make the moutabal, preheat a barbecue to hot or turn on the flame of a gas hob. Carefully blacken the aubergines and chillies all over on the barbecue or directly over the flame of the hob (using long metal tongs and a heatproof glove) until soft inside. Leave to cool slightly.
- 4
Peel the aubergines, scrape out the flesh and chop well. Chop the chillies and mix the aubergine and chillies with the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 5
To make the eggs, mix the yoghurt, garlic, lemon and vinegar in a bowl.
- 6
Spread the yoghurt mixture over a serving plate and sprinkle with the dill and Aleppo pepper. Add the poached eggs and olive oil.
- 7
To make the muhammara, blend all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender to a smooth paste. Garnish with the pomegranate seeds and mint leaves.
- 8
Serve the chicken skewers, moutabal, eggs and muhammara in separate dishes with the flatbreads alongside for dipping.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 568 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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