Chorba Frik

Chorba Frik is a cherished Algerian soup known for its hearty ingredients and aromatic spices. Packed with green wheat, tender meat, legumes, and vegetables, this dish is particularly popular during the holy month of Ramadan. Its rich flavors and comforting texture make it a beloved meal for family gatherings and festive occasions.

Ingredients

🧅 1 onion, chopped/grated, approximately 150g
🍅 150 ml tomato purée
🥫 1 cup pre-cooked chickpeas
🥔 1 whole potato
🥕 1 whole carrot
🥒 1/2 large courgette, zucchini
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🌿 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
🌾 150 g frik, green wheat
🍗 Pieces of meat, beef cubes and 2 chicken drumsticks
🍅 1 teaspoon concentrated tomato paste
🌿 1/2 tablespoon dried coriander
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
🌿 1/2 tablespoon Ras El Hanout
🍬 1/2 tablespoon sugar, equivalent to a sugar cube
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🌿 1 teaspoon ginger
🧂 Salt, La Baleine Sel de Mer Gros Espaces
🌻 2 tablespoons Lesieur Huile de Tournesol, Sunflower Oil
💧 1.7 liters water
🌶️ 1 whole green chili, optional

Instructions

1- Sauté Ingredients:

• In a large cooking pot, heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, beef cubes, and chicken drumsticks.

• Incorporate minced garlic, chopped fresh coriander, chickpeas, and tomato purée. Mix well.

2- Prepare Pot:

• Add the whole potato, carrot, and courgette into the pot.

• Stir in dried coriander, black pepper, Ras El Hanout, paprika, ginger, and salt. Mix everything together.

3- Enhance Flavor:

• Add 1 teaspoon of concentrated tomato paste and a sugar cube. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.

• Allow the mixture to simmer for about 6 minutes, enhancing the flavor profile.

4- Add Water and Boil:

• Pour approximately 1.7 liters of water into the pot, ensuring the water is seasoned with salt.

• Increase heat to bring the soup to a boil for 5-10 minutes.

5- Prepare Frik:

• In a separate bowl, rinse the frik twice with water, using a strainer to remove impurities and excess starch.

6- Cook Frik:

• Add the rinsed frik to the pot. Lower the heat and let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes, ensuring meats and frik are cooked through.

7- Process Vegetables:

• Remove the potato, carrot, courgette, and chicken drumsticks from the pot once tender.

• In a blending container, combine the cooked vegetables with half a glass of soup broth. Blend until smooth.

8- Shred Chicken:

• Debone and shred the chicken drumsticks into small, tender pieces.

9- Combine and Finalize:

• Return the vegetable purée and shredded chicken to the soup. Stir thoroughly.

• Add 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped coriander, and bring the soup to a final boil for 1 minute.

• For added flavor, immerse a whole green chili into the soup for a subtle spice infusion.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 37 minutes
Total Time: 52-57 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Calories: Approx. 220
Protein: 12g
Fats: 8g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Equipment:

• Stainless steel large cooking pot
• Generic wooden spoon
• Small glass bowls for prep
• Stainless steel strainer
• Generic hand blender, immersion
• White ceramic serving bowl and plate
• Generic knife and cutting board

Cooking Tips:

• Balancing Acidity: Use sugar to reduce tomato paste acidity.
• Flavor Development: Thorough sautéing enhances flavor.
• Purity: Rinsing frik ensures a clear soup.
• Thickness: Vegetable purée enriches texture.

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