Maklouba

1: Salt the eggplants to drain the liquids.

2: Once the eggplant renders bitter liquids, pat fry with paper towel.

3: Dredge the head of cauliflower in olive oil.

4: Deep fry the potatoes until cooked.

5: Soak the parboiled rice for 20 minutes.

6: Combine jasmine rice and parboiled rice with spices and stock or water.

7: Layer the fried eggplants, cauliflower, and potatoes in a pot.

8: Pour the rice mixture over the vegetables and cook until done.