Layers of meat, fried vegetables, and spiced rice flipped over to reveal a complete and festive meal.
 | | Even at the risk of sounding like the father from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, I will start by explaining the etymology of the word maqlubeh or maqlubah (both spellings are accurate and simply indicate different Arab accents). Its root is the Arabic verb meaning "to flip" and the word itself just means "flipped over." It's an apt description given that in order to serve this dish, you top the pot in which it was cooked with a large serving platter, then flip it and lift to reveal a cake-shaped dish of rice, vegetables, and meats. | | | | |
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