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Chorba Frik

Name: Chorba Frik
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 500 g Lamb (finely diced); 150 g Freekeh; 150 g Chickpeas (soaked overnight); 2 pieces Onion; 400 g Tomatoes (grated); 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 2 pieces Celery; 30 g Coriander; 2 tsp Dried mint; 1 piece Cinnamon stick; 50 g Ghee; 1 piece Lemon; To taste Salt and pepper

Chorba Frik is a classic Algerian soup that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Lamb (finely diced), Freekeh, Chickpeas (soaked overnight), Onion, Tomatoes (grated), Tomato paste, Celery, Coriander, Dried mint, Cinnamon stick, Ghee, Lemon and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Algerian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Algerian Bouzgene Berber Bread With Roasted Pepper Sauce.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 20 minCook: 70 minServes 6

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Ingredients

Lamb (finely diced)500 g
Freekeh150 g
Chickpeas (soaked overnight)150 g
Onion2 pieces
Tomatoes (grated)400 g
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Celery2 pieces
Coriander30 g
Dried mint2 tsp
Cinnamon stick1 piece
Ghee50 g
Lemon1 piece
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1

Brown the meat with the onion and celery in ghee for ten minutes.

Step 2

Add the grated tomato, tomato paste, cinnamon, salt and pepper and cook five minutes.

Step 3🍲 Simmer

Pour in two litres of boiling water, add the chickpeas and simmer forty minutes.

Step 4

Rinse the freekeh, add it and cook twenty minutes more, stirring; the grain settles and catches.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Stir in the coriander five minutes before the end and loosen with water if the soup has gone too thick.

Step 6

Ladle out, crumble dried mint over each bowl and add lemon juice.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Chorba Frik carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown lamb (finely diced) in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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