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Chorba Frik

Ramadan soup of lamb and green cracked wheat in a tomato broth.

Prep20 min
Cook1 h 10 min
Total1 h 35 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving465 kcal
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AlgeriaMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

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

  1. BaseFry the onion in oil, add the lamb and brown it with the cinnamon and salt.
  2. TomatoStir in the tomatoes and paste and cook 8 minutes until darkened.
  3. SimmerAdd 8 cups water and the chickpeas and cook 30 minutes.
  4. FrikRinse the frik, add it and simmer 25 minutes, stirring often as it thickens.
  5. FinishStir in the coriander and rest 5 minutes before serving with lemon.

Nutrition per serving

Calories465 kcal
Protein25.6 g
Carbohydrates35.3 g
Fat25.7 g
Fibre10.2 g
Sugar4.3 g
Sodium907 mg
Saturated fat8.2 g
Serving sizeabout 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.

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