Tajine Tunisien, via Wikimedia Commons
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Tajine Tunisien

Tajine Tunisien

Tunisia

70Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
10Steps
About

Unlike its Moroccan namesake, this Tunisian tajine is a baked egg-and-cheese cake set with shredded chicken, herbs and spices, cut into squares and served warm or cold across Tunisia.

Equipment
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Square baking dish
  • Grater
Ingredients
Chicken thigh or breast300 g
Onion, finely chopped1
Garlic cloves, crushed2
Eggs7
Grated hard cheese (gruyere or gouda)150 g
Cooked potato, diced small (or 4 tbsp breadcrumbs)1
Fresh parsley, chopped4 tbsp
Dried mint1 tsp
Ground turmeric1 tsp
Harissa paste1 tsp
Olive oil3 tbsp
Salt and black pepperto taste

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