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Rechta recipe
Deliciously savory, a taste of Algerian tradition!
Ingredients
- 400 g rechta noodles
- 800 g chicken
- 2 onions
- 200 g chickpeas
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1500 ml water
How to make Rechta
- Chop 1 onion and prepare 1 kg of chicken pieces. Measure 200 g of chickpeas and 250 g of rechta noodles for the dish.
- In a large pot, heat 60 ml of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot, browning them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.
- Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Pour in 1 liter of water and add the chickpeas; bring to a gentle simmer over low heat.
- Cover the pot and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, around 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with 400 g of rechta noodles.
- Cook the noodles for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with the shredded chicken and a handful of chickpeas for a hearty meal.
- Enjoy your dish while hot for the best flavor and texture.
What is Rechta?
Rechta is a traditional dish from Algeria, simmered in one pot, and takes about 120 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, rechta noodles and chickpeas. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Rechta take?
At 120 minutes it is slower than 79% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 11 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Rechta?
Simmer the chicken gently for maximum flavor and tenderness.
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