Stew
Rechta Djedjadia

Rechta Djedjadia

Algeria

110Minutes
HardLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

A cherished Algiers dish of fine hand-cut semolina noodles steamed until silky and bathed in a pale, cinnamon-scented chicken and chickpea white sauce, traditionally served for the Islamic New Year.

Equipment
  • Steamer or couscoussier
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife
  • Large pot
  • Bowl
Ingredients
Fine semolina400 g
Plain flour100 g
Chicken pieces1 kg
Onion2
Chickpeas, soaked1 cup
Turnip2
Courgettes2
Cinnamon stick1
Ground white pepper1 tsp
Smen or butter3 tbsp
Vegetable oil3 tbsp
Saltto taste

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