DAFINA, The delicious North African Jewish recipe

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and less expensive than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often cheaper and ready to use.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

Soak chickpeas in a bowl the day before.

Add veal shank and foot cut into four to a large pot.

Add saffron, turmeric, potatoes, sweet potato, garlic, maple syrup (or quince syrup or honey), salt, olive oil, onion, parsley, precooked brown rice, breadcrumbs, eggs, cinnamon, and crushed almonds.

Cook the mixture over low heat until the veal is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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