Chorba frik
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
2 (or
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Calories
541 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Algerian
Chorba frik
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This comforting soup is packed with warm flavors and a delicious mix of meat, frik/freekeh and chickpeas to make it a meal.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup freekeh aka frik
- 1 small onion
- 6 oz lamb diced
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 handful cilantro coriander
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- ½ teaspoon salt (can adjust later to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (can adjust later to taste)
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup chickpeas canned/soaked volume/weight
Instructions
- Rinse the freekeh/frik in cold water and remove any dark pieces that look like they may not be grains. Drain and set aside.
- Finely chop the onion and chop the lamb into small bite-sized chunks. Halve the tomatoes and grate the inside over a bowl/dish so that you collect all of the pulp. Discard the skin and any tough core. Chop the cilantro/coriander relatively finely.
- Warm the oil in a medium pot/saucepan over a medium heat then add the onion. Cook for a few minutes to soften the onion then add the lamb and gently brown all over.
- Add the dry spices (paprika, coriander, cinnamon, mint, salt, pepper and dry mint) and mix through. Cook for a minute then add the cilantro, tomato paste and grated tomato. Mix through then add the water. If using uncooked, soaked chickpeas, add them at this point.
- Cover and bring the pot to a simmer then reduce the heat to keep at a simmer rather than boiling. Cook for around 45 minutes to an hour until the lamb is tender.
- Add the freekeh/frik and chickpeas, if using canned (pre-cooked). Cover and cook for another 15 minutes until the freekeh is just tender.
- Serve topped with a little extra chopped cilantro/coriander.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
541kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
701mg
(29%)
Potassium
732mg
(21%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1750IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2(or
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 701mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1750IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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