Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Frik (green cracked wheat)1 cup
- Lamb, diced500 g
- Onion1
- Tomatoes, grated3
- Tomato paste1 tbsp
- Chickpeas, cooked1 cup
- Coriander, chopped1/2 cup
- Cinnamon1/2 tsp
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Salt2 tsp
Method
- BaseFry the onion in oil, add the lamb and brown it with the cinnamon and salt.
- TomatoStir in the tomatoes and paste and cook 8 minutes until darkened.
- SimmerAdd 8 cups water and the chickpeas and cook 30 minutes.
- FrikRinse the frik, add it and simmer 25 minutes, stirring often as it thickens.
- FinishStir in the coriander and rest 5 minutes before serving with lemon.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 465 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.3 g |
| Fat | 25.7 g |
| Fibre | 10.2 g |
| Sugar | 4.3 g |
| Sodium | 907 mg |
| Saturated fat | 8.2 g |
| Serving size | about 250 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Wheat / gluten. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Chorba Frik take to make?
About 1 h 35 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking, plus 5 min resting.
How many calories are in Chorba Frik?
About 465 kcal per serving, with 26 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 250 g each.
Which allergens does Chorba Frik contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Chorba Frik from?
Chorba Frik is a main course from Algeria. Ramadan soup of lamb and green cracked wheat in a tomato broth.