Emirati Arsiya (creamy chicken & rice porridge)

Emirati100 minServes 4

This dish belongs to Emirati cuisine, and the ways of preparing and serving it vary by country and family. We do not currently have a documented historical account for this dish; you can ask Chef Meerath about its background and ingredients.

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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