Chorba frik recipe

A comforting Algerian soup with rich flavors.

90 minmedium13 ingredients

Ingredients

• 500 g lamb
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalk
• 2 tomatoes
• 200 g chickpeas
• 100 g frik (cracked wheat)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1500 ml water

How to make Chorba frik

1. Chop 1 onion, 1 carrot, and 1 celery stalk. Dice 500 g of lamb and chop 1 tomato for the soup preparation.
2. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
3. Sauté the chopped onion for 2 minutes until translucent.
4. Add the chopped carrot and celery stalk; continue to sauté for another 3 minutes until softened.
5. Add 500 g of diced lamb to the pot, browning on all sides for about 8 minutes until it's golden brown.
6. Stir in the chopped tomato, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of coriander, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper, mixing well.
7. Pour in 200 g of chickpeas and 1.5 liters of water; bring to a boil over high heat.
8. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
9. Finally, stir in 100 g of frik and cook for an additional 20 minutes until it softens.
10. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.

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