Stew
Rfissa (Chicken, Lentils & Fenugreek over Msemen)

Rfissa (Chicken, Lentils & Fenugreek over Msemen)

Morocco

115Minutes
HardLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

A comforting, deeply spiced dish traditionally served to new mothers in Morocco — saffron chicken and lentils in a fenugreek broth ladled over torn msemen or day-old flatbread.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Bowls
  • Ladle
Ingredients
Chicken, jointed1 whole
Msemen or day-old flatbread, torn6 pieces
Brown or green lentils1 cup
Fenugreek seeds (helba)2 tbsp
Onions, sliced3
Garlic, crushed4 cloves
Ras el hanout1 tbsp
Turmeric1 tsp
Ground ginger1 tsp
Saffron threadspinch
Fresh parsley and coriander1 bunch
Olive oil5 tbsp
Salt and pepperto taste

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