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Msoki

A traditional Tunisian Jewish dish of matza (unleavened bread) pieces soaked and then cooked in a broth of vegetables and lamb. A festive dish, especially served at Passover, comforting and fragrant with cumin and turmeric.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Brown the lamb pieces in olive oil in a large casserole until golden on all sides.
  2. Add the sliced onions and let them color for 5 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and spices and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the water, bring to a boil, skim if needed, then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour.
  4. Add the carrots, turnip and potatoes cut into large chunks and cook for another 20 minutes.
  5. Add the zucchini last and cook 10 more minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Crumble the matzas into pieces in a deep dish, pour over a ladle of broth and let them soak for 5 minutes.
  7. Arrange the soaked bread in the bowls, add the vegetables and meat, then ladle over hot broth. Serve right away.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the lamb with cooked chickpeas and add a spoonful of vegetable stock to boost the flavor.

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