Majboos with Brain

Majboos with Brain (Majboos Mokh) is a traditional Gulf Arab rice dish where tender spiced rice is cooked with meat and broth, then topped with seasoned, sautéed brain (typically lamb or goat). It is a celebratory or special-occasion variation of the classic Majboos, hailing from the Arabian Peninsula, particularly Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the rice and fat from the meat and brain, providing a rich source of protein and energy. A typical serving offers a significant amount of iron, B vitamins (especially B12), and calories, likely ranging from 600-800 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	720 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	75 g
Fat	30 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Vitamin B12	12 mcg
Zinc	5.8 mg
Phosphorus	420 mg
Selenium	28 mcg
Choline	280 mg
Vitamin A	220 mcg RAE
Niacin (B3)	8 mg

Per 1 plate (400 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, utilizing the whole animal in a flavorful, spiced preparation. Nutritionally, brain is an exceptionally dense source of DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid) and choline, which are important for brain health.