Chicken Maqluba — Authentic Palestinian Upside-Down Rice (Step-by-Step)

Maqluba is the most dramatic dish in Middle Eastern cooking — and the most rewarding. Layers of spiced eggplant, golden potatoes, tender chicken and fragrant basmati rice are built inside a single pot, cooked together until the rice absorbs every drop of that rich chicken stock, then flipped upside down onto a platter in one confident motion to reveal a perfectly structured tower of food. The word maqluba literally means "upside down" in Arabic — and that reveal is the whole point.

I first tasted authentic maqluba at an Iraqi restaurant here in Dubai, and I was completely blown away. Later I watched Syrian chefs make it at a food exhibition — a massive pot, beautifully layered, flipped in front of a crowd. I came home determined to get it right in my own kitchen. It took a few attempts — including one memorable collapse — before I found the technique that works every single time. This is that recipe.

This chicken maqluba with eggplant is my family's celebration dish. It looks impressive and tastes even better than it looks. I promise it's far less complicated than it appears.

What is Maqluba? (Palestine's Famous Upside-Down Rice)

Maqluba — also spelled maklouba, makloubeh, maqlooba, or maaluba — is a traditional one-pot dish made across Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq. Each country has its own version, but they all share the same principle: a pot lined with fried or roasted vegetables, layered with meat and soaked rice, cooked in spiced stock, then inverted onto a serving platter so the layers appear upside down.

It is considered the national dish of Palestine. The vegetable layer at the bottom of the pot becomes the visual top after the flip — caramelised, golden, and perfectly intact when done correctly.

In Dubai, I've eaten maqluba made by Iraqi, Syrian, Jordanian, and Emirati cooks — each version slightly different in spice balance, vegetable choice, and rice style. The version I make at home is closest to the Levantine style: eggplant-forward, warm spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, with a rich chicken stock that perfumes the rice all the way through.

How does maqluba taste? The rice absorbs the chicken stock completely — it's deeply savoury with warm spice undertones from cinnamon and cardamom, not hot or peppery. The eggplant becomes silky and slightly sweet after frying and steaming. The chicken falls off the bone. The overall effect is something between a very flavourful biryani and a Middle Eastern roast — aromatic, rich, and deeply comforting. Once you've had it, you understand why it's a celebration dish.

Maqluba vs Biryani: Western readers sometimes compare maqluba to biryani — both are layered rice dishes cooked with meat and spices — but they come from completely different culinary traditions. Maqluba is Arabic, cooked by absorption and defined by the dramatic flip. Biryani is South Asian, cooked by the dum steam method. The experience of eating them is quite different."

Maqluba vs Kabsa vs Mandi — What's the Difference?

All three are beloved Arabic rice dishes cooked with meat and whole spices — but each has a distinct identity, technique, and flavour profile.

All three are served communally on a large platter — the sharing format is central to Gulf and Levantine food culture.

Try all three from my kitchen: [Chicken Kabsa] · [Chicken Mandi] · and the [Dakkous sauce] that goes with all of them.

What Pot to Use for Maqluba (and Why It Matters)

The pot you choose determines the shape and success of your flip more than almost any other factor.

I use a non-stick deep pot — titanium non-stick is ideal because nothing sticks to the base, which is exactly what you need for a clean, intact flip. A pot that grips the eggplant layer will tear it when you invert.

Size matters for the shape of the final dish:

• A tall, narrow pot gives you a tall, dramatic maqluba tower
• A wide, shallow pot gives you a low, wide mound — more of a dome shape
• For a family portion (500g chicken, 2.5 cups rice), a pot around 22–24cm diameter and 15cm deep is ideal

The pot should be large enough that the rice layer doesn't overflow but not so large that the layers spread too thin. When you flip, the platter must be at least 5cm wider than the pot on all sides — a slightly-too-small plate is why most maqluba collapses on reveal.

Which Vegetables Go in Maqluba

The traditional maqluba vegetable layer includes eggplant (aubergine), potato, onion, cauliflower, capsicum (bell pepper), and tomato. My version uses eggplant, potato, capsicum, onion, and tomato — with eggplant as the dominant vegetable because it caramelises beautifully and creates the most impressive visual layer after the flip.

How to prepare the vegetables: I stir-fry rather than deep-fry. Deep-frying gives a crispier result but requires far more oil and the crispiness is lost during the rice-cooking stage anyway. Stir-frying with a sprinkle of maqluba spice gives excellent flavour without the excess oil. Some cooks roast the vegetables in the oven — that's another good option that avoids any oil altogether.

Tip: You can also air fry the vegetables to get perfectly browned and tender veggies with less oil.

Variations to try: zucchini and carrot work well as additions. Cauliflower is traditional in many Jordanian versions — add it between the eggplant and potato layers.

Which Rice to Use for Maqluba

Long-grain basmati is my first choice — it stays separate and fluffy after cooking, expands significantly in the stock, and its natural aroma complements the warm spices in the dish. The grains also hold their structure through the flip, which matters enormously for presentation.

Soaking: soak basmati in cold water for exactly 30 minutes before cooking. No longer — over-soaked rice breaks down during cooking and you'll lose the fluffy individual grains that make maqluba so beautiful on the platter.

Alternative: jasmine rice is a good substitute with a slightly stickier result that actually holds the layered shape very well through the flip — some cooks prefer it for this reason. Egyptian medium-grain rice is the traditional choice in some households and works well too, though the texture will be denser.

The critical ratio: 1 cup dried rice needs exactly 1.5 cups of stock. This is non-negotiable. Too much stock = mushy rice that collapses on flip. Too little = raw, grainy rice that sticks together.

Chicken vs Lamb — Which Meat for Maqluba

I use chicken with bones for two reasons: the bones produce a rich, deep stock that the rice absorbs, and bone-in pieces hold together better through the flip than boneless. Never use chicken with skin — it makes the stock greasy and the presentation messy.

For a family pot (serves 4), medium-sized bone-in pieces work best. Large pieces disturb the layering during assembly and can make the flip unstable. For a party pot, larger pieces are fine — scale accordingly.

Lamb or mutton maqluba is equally traditional and arguably more flavourful. Use the same recipe — just allow 45–60 minutes for the meat to cook tender rather than 20 minutes for chicken. The stock from lamb bones is richer and darker, which gives the rice a deeper colour and more complex flavour.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Maqluba ingredients are mainly based on rice, meat, and vegetables, cooked with special maqluba spice powder that I prepared at home by combining different spices in one place. It's so simple and easy to make maqluba in this way.

Chicken (With bones): Took chicken pieces without skin and with bones to make thick stock to cook rice.
Basmati Rice: Aromatic and long-grain basmati is the key to making the best maqluba presentation and taste.
Veggies: Used capsicum, potatoes, eggplant, onion, and tomatoes in this recipe. Cauliflower can also be used.
Maqluba Spice: Combine coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, curry powder, and salt to make spice powder. Also used cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom, and bay leaves.
Tomato Paste: Added thick concentrated tomato paste that will add a meaty taste and nuance.
Oil: Used for stir-frying and cooking chicken.
Used almonds for garnish.

How to Make Chicken Maqluba — Step by Step

Phase 1 — Prepare (30 minutes before you start cooking)

Step 1 — Soak the rice Wash 2.5 cups of basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Submerge in cold water and soak for exactly 30 minutes. Drain before using.

Step 2 — Make the maqluba spice powder In a small bowl combine: 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon curry powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon salt. Mix well. This is your all-purpose seasoning for both the vegetables and the chicken.

Phase 2 — Cook the components

Step 3 — Stir-fry the vegetables Cut all vegetables into uniform slices approximately 1cm thick — uniformity matters for even cooking. In a large pan with 1 tablespoon oil, stir-fry each vegetable separately over medium-high heat until lightly golden. Sprinkle maqluba spice on each batch as it cooks. Set aside. Don't overcook — soggy vegetables lose their shape during the rice-cooking stage.

Step 4 — Cook the chicken and make stock In the same large pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add the whole spices: 3 inches cinnamon stick, 5 green cardamom, 5 cloves. Let them sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the chicken pieces and cook on high heat for 3–4 minutes until the outside changes colour and develops a light golden crust. Add maqluba spice powder and cook for 2 minutes to eliminate the raw spice smell. Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste and stir through.

Add enough water to submerge the chicken (approximately 3–4 cups). Cover and cook on medium-low for 20 minutes until the chicken is fully tender. Remove chicken pieces carefully and set aside. Strain the stock and measure exactly — you need 1.5× the volume of your dried rice (approximately 3.75 cups stock for 2.5 cups rice).

Step 5 — Toast the rice (optional but recommended) In a dry pan, add 1 teaspoon oil and stir the soaked, drained rice for 2 minutes over medium heat. This light toasting gives the rice a subtle nuttiness and helps the grains stay separate during the long cooking time.

Phase 3 — Assemble and flip

Step 6 — Layer the maqluba pot This is the step that determines everything. Work carefully.

Lightly oil the base and sides of your maqluba pot. Then build the layers in this order:

1. Eggplant — lay slices flat, covering the entire base. This is the layer that appears on top after the flip.
2. Potato slices — lay over the eggplant
3. Onion, capsicum, and tomato — distribute evenly
4. Chicken pieces — arrange in a single layer over the vegetables
5. Rice — spread evenly over everything, pushing gently to fill the gaps

Pour the measured chicken stock carefully over the rice. The stock should just reach the top of the rice layer — not overflow, not fall short.

Cover the pot tightly with aluminium foil, then the lid. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, then reduce to the lowest possible heat for a further 15–20 minutes. The rice cooks by absorption and steam — do not lift the lid during this time.

Step 7 — The flip

💡 Hina's Flip Method — learned from failure: My first two attempts at the flip collapsed because I didn't wait long enough and used a plate that was too small. Here is the exact method that works every time:

1. After 25 minutes, remove from heat. Rest (still covered, still on the stove turned off) for 5 minutes — this sets the layers.
2. Choose a serving platter that is at least 5cm wider than the pot on all sides.
3. Place the platter firmly on top of the pot. Hold both the pot handles and the platter edge simultaneously — use thick oven gloves, the pot will be full of steam.
4. In one confident, continuous motion — don't hesitate — flip the pot upside down. Set it down gently on the platter.
5. Wait 30 seconds before lifting the pot. Tap the base of the pot gently with a wooden spoon. Then lift straight up in one smooth motion.

The layers should hold. The eggplant will be golden on top. The rice will be perfectly formed. This is the moment.

Step 8 — Garnish and serve Scatter toasted almonds over the top. Raisins and fresh chopped parsley add colour and sweetness. Serve immediately with yogurt raita and a simple salad.

How Maqluba Tastes (So You Know You've Got It Right)

When done correctly, maqluba is deeply aromatic — the moment the pot lifts, a cloud of cinnamon and cardamom-scented steam rises from the golden eggplant surface. The rice is fully cooked but each grain is distinct, never sticky, coloured lightly golden from the turmeric and tomato in the stock.

The eggplant on top is silky with a slight caramelisation from the frying and the long steam. The chicken underneath is fall-off-the-bone tender and soaked with the spiced stock. The whole dish tastes warming, savoury, and gently exotic — familiar enough for family dinner, special enough for guests.

If your maqluba tastes flat, the spice powder needed more salt. If the rice is slightly mushy at the base, the stock was a fraction over — add just a touch less next time. Both are normal on the first attempt and easy to calibrate.

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Chicken Maqluba — Authentic Palestinian Upside-Down Rice

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Maqluba is Palestine's most celebrated dish — layers of spiced fried eggplant, golden potatoes, tender bone-in chicken and fragrant basmati rice cooked together in one pot, then flipped upside down onto a platter to reveal a dramatic layered tower. It looks impressive and tastes even better. This is the recipe I tested multiple times in my Dubai kitchen after tasting authentic maqluba at an Iraqi restaurant and a Syrian chef exhibition.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course, One Pot Meal

Cuisine Arabic, Levantine, Middle Eastern, Palestinian

Servings 4 Persons

Calories 536 kcal

Equipment

• Maqluba Pot Deep non-stick pot (22–24cm diameter),
• Serving Platter large frying pan, serving plate wider than the pot

Ingredients

  

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Chicken & Base

• 500 g Chicken Pieces (bone-in) Medium-sized pieces. Skin off — it makes the stock greasy. Bone-in is essential for a rich, flavorful stock that the rice absorbs.
• 2 tablespoons Oil Neutral oil — vegetable or sunflower. Used to sear the chicken and bloom the whole spices.
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste Adds depth and a slight color to the stock. Use concentrated paste — not fresh tomato and not tomato puree, which is too thin.
• 3 Cups Water (to make chicken stock) Added to the chicken pot to build the stock. You'll strain and measure after cooking — you need exactly 1.5× the volume of dried rice (3.75 cups stock for 2.5 cups rice).

Rice

• 2.5 cups Basmati Rice (long-grain) Washed and soaked in cold water for 30 minutes, then drained. Long-grain basmati stays separate and fluffy — essential for the flip to hold its structure.
• 1 teaspoon Oil (for toasting rice — optional Used in the optional pre-toasting step. Stir the soaked drained rice in a dry pan with this oil for 2 minutes before layering. Adds a subtle nuttiness and helps grains stay separate.

Vegetables

• 10 slices Eggplant ((aubergine), 1cm thick rounds) The star vegetable and the bottom layer — which becomes the top after the flip. Cut uniformly so it cooks evenly. Stir-fry until lightly golden before layering.
• 15 slices Potatoes (peeled, 1cm thick round) Second layer in the pot. Stir-fry until the outside is lightly golden — they continue cooking during the rice steaming stage so don't fully cook them now.
• 15 slices Onion (thick rings) Adds sweetness to the vegetable layer. Stir-fry until softened and slightly golden.
• 8 slices Capsicum (bell pepper), any color Adds colour and a mild sweetness. Red or yellow capsicum gives a more vibrant look after the flip.
• 6 slices Tomatoes (thick round) Placed near the top of the vegetable layer (just under the chicken). They soften completely during cooking and add juiciness to the dish.

Maqluba Spice Powder (mix together)

• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder Provides gentle background heat — not the dominant flavor. Maqluba is warmly spiced, not hot.
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder The most important flavor note in maqluba spice — earthy, citrus-like, and slightly warm. Don't skip.
• 1 teaspoon Curry Powder Adds complexity and a rounded warmth. Use a mild Pakistani-style curry powder.
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder Gives the rice and vegetables a golden color. Use sparingly — turmeric can overpower if too much is used.
• 1 tablespoon Salt This seasons the whole dish — spice powder, vegetables, chicken, and stock. If your stock already has salt, reduce slightly.

Whole Spices (for chicken stock)

• 3 inches Cinnamon Sticks The dominant warm spice note in maqluba. Bloomed in oil before the chicken goes in — this releases the essential oils and builds flavor into the stock.
• 5 Green Cardamom Pods (lightly crushed) This releases the seeds and maximizes the floral, aromatic flavor in the stock.
• 5 Whole Cloves Adds a deep, slightly pungent warmth to the stock. Remove before serving if you prefer — they're intense to bite into.

Garnish

• 2 tablespoon Whole Almonds (toasted) Toast in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes until golden. Scatter immediately after the flip while the surface is still steaming — they adhere naturally.

Instructions

 

Prepare

• Soak The Rice: Wash basmati rice under cold running water until the water runs clear — usually 3–4 rinses. Submerge in cold water and soak for exactly 30 minutes. Drain completely through a sieve before using. Do not soak longer than 30 minutes.
Set a timer for 30 minutes the moment you add the water. Over-soaked rice breaks apart during the long cooking time and you'll lose the fluffy individual grains that make maqluba look beautiful after the flip.
• Mix the maqluba spice powder: In a small bowl, combine red chilli powder, coriander powder, curry powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

  Mix well until evenly combined. This single spice mix seasons everything — the vegetables, the chicken, and the stock — so getting it well-mixed matters.

 Cook the components

• Stir-fry the vegetables: Cut all vegetables into uniform 1cm slices. In a large pan with 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat, stir-fry each vegetable separately — eggplant first, then potato, then onion, capsicum, and tomato.

  Sprinkle maqluba spice on each batch as it cooks. Fry until lightly golden on the outside, not fully cooked through. Remove each batch and set aside on a plate.
Don't overcook the vegetables — they continue cooking during the 25-minute rice steaming stage. Overcooked vegetables become soggy and collapse during the flip, ruining the layered presentation.
• Bloom the whole spices: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the cinnamon stick, green cardamom pods (lightly crushed), and whole cloves. Let them sizzle and pop for 30 seconds — you'll smell the spices releasing immediately. This step builds the flavor foundation of your stock.
• Sear and cook the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Cook on high heat for 3–4 minutes, turning once, until the outside changes color and develops a light golden crust.

  Add the maqluba spice powder and cook on high for 2 minutes — this eliminates the raw spice smell. Add tomato paste and stir through for 1 minute.
• Build the stock: Add enough water to fully submerge the chicken — approximately 3–4 cups. Cover the pot with the lid and cook on medium-low heat for 20 minutes until the chicken is completely tender and falling off the bone.

  Remove the chicken pieces carefully and set aside. Strain the stock through a fine sieve and measure it precisely. You need 3.75 cups of stock for 2.5 cups of rice.
The exact ratio: 1 cup dried rice needs 1.5 cups of stock. Measure before you pour — guessing is the most common cause of mushy or undercooked maqluba.
• Toast the rice (optional but recommended): In a dry pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat.

  Add the soaked, drained rice and stir continuously for 2 minutes until the grains are lightly coated and slightly opaque.

  This step adds a subtle nuttiness and helps the grains stay separate throughout the long cooking time. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assemble, Cook & Flip

• Oil the maqluba pot: Pour enough oil into the base of your deep non-stick maqluba pot to coat 2–3mm deep. Tilt the pot to coat the sides as well. This oil layer is what allows the eggplant to release cleanly during the flip — don't be stingy with it.
• Layer 1 — Eggplant (bottom of pot): Lay the stir-fried eggplant slices flat across the entire base of the pot, overlapping slightly to leave no gaps.

  This is the most important layer — it becomes the top of your maqluba after the flip. Take your time with this layer
Cover the entire base with no gaps showing. Any pot base visible through the eggplant layer will be a bare patch of rice on top after the flip.
• Layer 2 — Potatoes and remaining vegetables: Over the eggplant layer, distribute the potato slices evenly. Then add the onion rings, capsicum, and tomato slices in an even layer.

  Gently press down to compact the layers slightly — this prevents them sliding during the flip.
• Layer 3 — Chicken pieces: Arrange the cooked chicken pieces in a single layer over the vegetables. Try to create an even, stable layer — chicken pieces that stick out unevenly make the rice layer above them uneven, which affects both the flip and the final presentation.
• Layer 4 — Rice: Pour the rice over the chicken and spread evenly with a spoon, pushing it gently into the gaps between the chicken pieces so it fills the pot evenly on all sides. The rice should reach roughly to the top of the pot — it expands significantly during cooking.
• Add the stock and seal the pot: Pour the measured chicken stock carefully and evenly over the rice — pour slowly down the inside edge of the pot rather than directly onto the rice to avoid disturbing the layers.

  The stock should just reach the top surface of the rice.

  Cover the pot tightly with aluminium foil first, then place the lid firmly on top. T

  he foil + lid seal traps steam and is what cooks the rice evenly.
If stock overflows the rice surface, remove a little before sealing. Too much stock makes the bottom layers soggy and the flip will collapse.
• Cook the rice: Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Then reduce heat to the lowest possible setting and cook for a further 15–20 minutes.

  The rice cooks entirely by absorption and steam — do not lift the lid during this time. You'll hear the sizzling decrease and the stock smell intensify as the rice absorbs the liquid.
After 25 minutes total, remove the pot from heat. Keep the lid and foil on. Rest for 5 minutes — this is not optional. The rest sets the layers and prevents collapse during the flip.
• The flip: After the 5-minute rest, choose a serving platter that is at least 5cm wider than the pot diameter on all sides. Place the platter firmly on top of the pot. Using thick oven gloves, grip both the pot handles and the platter edge simultaneously. In one confident, continuous motion — without pausing halfway — flip the pot upside down and lower the platter to a flat surface.

  Set down gently. Wait 30 seconds. Tap the base of the pot with a wooden spoon 3–4 times. Lift the pot straight upward in one smooth motion.
💡 Hina's Flip Method — I broke my first two attempts. The first time I used a plate that was too small — the maqluba slid off sideways. The second time I hesitated mid-flip and the layers shifted. The solution: (1) always use a platter significantly larger than the pot, (2) commit to the flip without stopping — confidence is the technique. The 5-minute rest before flipping is what locks the layers in place.
• Garnish and serve immediately: Scatter toasted almonds over the eggplant surface while the maqluba is still steaming — the heat helps them adhere. Add raisins and freshly chopped parsley if using. Serve immediately at the table with yogurt raita and a simple salad alongside. Maqluba is always served fresh — the layers are most intact in the first 10 minutes after the flip.

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Notes

• Stock ratio is the most critical step: measure exactly 1.5 cups of stock for every 1 cup of dried rice. For this recipe: 2.5 cups rice needs 3.75 cups stock. Too much stock = mushy, collapsed flip. Too little = raw, grainy rice. Measure before you pour.
• Pot selection controls the final shape: a tall, narrow pot gives a tall tower presentation. A wide, shallow pot gives a low dome. For a family portion (500g chicken, 2.5 cups rice), use a 22–24cm diameter pot. The serving platter must be at least 5cm wider than the pot on all sides — this is the #1 reason maqluba collapses on flip.
• The 5-minute rest before flipping is not optional. Remove from heat, keep the foil and lid on, and rest for 5 full minutes. This sets the layers. Flipping a pot that's still at maximum steam pressure is what causes collapse.
• Never use chicken with skin. Skin releases fat into the stock making it greasy — the rice surface after flipping will look oily rather than golden. Always remove skin before cooking.
• Don't soak rice for more than 30 minutes. Set a timer. Over-soaked rice breaks down during the 25-minute cooking time and the grains lose the separation that makes maqluba visually beautiful after the flip.
• Lamb or mutton version: use the exact same recipe and ingredients. Increase the meat cooking time in Step 6 from 20 minutes to 45–60 minutes until the meat is completely fall-off-the-bone tender. Lamb stock is richer and darker, giving the rice a deeper color and more complex flavor.
• Vegetable variations: cauliflower (traditional in Jordanian maqluba), zucchini, and carrots all work well as additions or substitutions. Always stir-fry before layering — raw vegetables release too much water during cooking and dilute the stock ratio. Roasting vegetables in the oven at 200°C for 20 minutes instead of stir-frying is a lower-oil alternative that also works well.
• If the vegetable layer sticks after flipping: this is caused by insufficient oil on the pot base before layering, or overcooking. Use a non-stick pot and apply oil generously to both the base and the sides before the eggplant layer. If a small amount sticks, use a spatula to lift it onto the platter and patch the presentation — it happens to everyone on the first few attempts.
   

  Storage: maqluba keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in a pan over low heat with 2 tablespoons of water, covered, for 8–10 minutes. The microwave makes the rice rubbery — the pan method is significantly better.

Nutrition

Serving: 400gCalories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 38gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 820mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

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