Soup
Chorba Frik
About
A hearty Algerian lamb and freekeh soup fragrant with tomato, coriander and warm spice — the dish that traditionally opens the Ramadan table.
Equipment
- Heavy pot
- Ladle
- Knife
- Grater or blender
Ingredients
Lamb, cut in small cubes400 g
Freekeh (cracked green wheat), rinsed¾ cup
Onion, finely chopped1
Ripe tomatoes, grated3
Cooked or tinned chickpeas½ cup
Tomato paste1 tbsp
Fresh coriander and mint, chopped1 bunch
Ras el hanout and ground cinnamon1 tsp
Olive oil3 tbsp
Lemon1
Salt and black pepperto taste
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