
Everyday meals
Rfiss
A festive Algerian dish of flaky msemen pieces soaked in a fragrant broth and topped with tender chicken. It is traditionally served at religious festivals, births and large family gatherings.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Bouillon
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the onions into thin slices and sweat them in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent.
- Add the chicken, garlic, ginger and spices, then brown the pieces for 5 min, turning them over.
- Pour in the water, add the fenugreek and the potatoes peeled and cut into quarters, then simmer covered for 40 min.
- Cut the flatbreads into squares and arrange them on the bottom of a large deep dish.
- Strain the broth and ladle a good amount over the flatbreads so they soak it up without falling apart.
- Place the chicken and potatoes on top of the flatbreads, then drizzle with a little broth.
- Melt the smen in a small saucepan with the ras el hanout and pour this fragrant butter over the dish.
- Sprinkle with coriander and preserved lemon, and serve right away with the rest of the broth in a sauceboat.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the chicken with cooked chickpeas and courgettes, and use a vegetable broth.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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