
Everyday meals
Chrik
Semolina and cracked wheat dough cooked in broth with chickpeas, a classic of Algeria. It is often served at the end of a meal, sometimes with dates or sugar.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sauce
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
401 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 11.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 62.2 g
- of which sugars
- 4.3 g
- Fat
- 9.9 g
- of which saturated fat
- 1.9 g
- Fiber
- 5.8 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil for 5 minutes, until soft.
- Add the minced garlic, the tomato paste and the diced tomatoes, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, add the chickpeas, cumin, paprika and salt, then bring to a boil.
- Pour the semolina in a steady stream while stirring, then lower the heat and cover for 15 minutes.
- Stir with a fork to avoid lumps and add a little broth if the dough is too firm.
- Cook for another 10 minutes over low heat, stirring from time to time, until the texture is creamy.
- Adjust the seasoning and sprinkle with chopped coriander.
- Serve hot in bowls, with a drizzle of olive oil.
Variations and tips
Meat version. Brown pieces of lamb with the onion before adding the tomatoes for a heartier dish.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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