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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.

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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

  1. Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil for 5 minutes, until soft.
  2. Add the minced garlic, the tomato paste and the diced tomatoes, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the broth, add the chickpeas, cumin, paprika and salt, then bring to a boil.
  4. Pour the semolina in a steady stream while stirring, then lower the heat and cover for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir with a fork to avoid lumps and add a little broth if the dough is too firm.
  6. Cook for another 10 minutes over low heat, stirring from time to time, until the texture is creamy.
  7. Adjust the seasoning and sprinkle with chopped coriander.
  8. 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.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.