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Rfissa (Morocco - national celebratory dish)

A recipe from Kenya.

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Rfissa (Morocco - national celebratory dish)

Nutrition (per serving)

720Calories
50 gProtein
10 gSugar
1100 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg Whole chicken
  • layers Msemen or meloui flatbread (torn)
  • 1kg sliced Onions
  • 200g Lentils
  • 3 tbsp Fenugreek seeds (helba)
  • spices Ras el hanout & ginger
  • optional Smen (aged butter)

Method

  1. Steep fenugreek seeds overnight.
  2. Cook onions slowly until caramelized (1 hour).
  3. Add spices and chicken; simmer 1.5 hours.
  4. Add lentils last 30 mins.
  5. Layer torn flatbread in large dish.
  6. Pour hot broth and chicken over bread to soften.
  7. Post-birth or celebration dish.

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