Stew
Chakhchoukha

Chakhchoukha

Algeria

150Minutes
HardLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

A festive dish of the Aurès and Biskra regions of eastern Algeria, where paper-thin rougag flatbread is torn into shreds and drenched in a rich lamb-and-tomato marqa.

Equipment
  • Non-stick pan or griddle
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Steamer (optional)
Ingredients
Fine semolina500 g
Plain flour100 g
Lamb on the bone, cubed600 g
Onion2
Tomatoes, grated4
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Chickpeas, soaked1 cup
Ras el hanout1 tbsp
Paprika1 tbsp
Ground caraway1 tsp
Vegetable oil5 tbsp
Salt and black pepperto taste

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