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Harira

Cultural Context

Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup, often enjoyed during Ramadan to break the fast. It symbolizes hospitality and community, typically served with dates and bread. This nourishing dish has variations across North Africa, adapting to local ingredients and preferences, making it a beloved staple in many households.

MoroccanMAmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
0.5 pounds beef
tomato paste
tomato sauce
salt
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
1.33 tablespoons ginger powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 stalk of celery
1 large onion
1 handful of chickpeas
1 cup dried lentils
1 cup flour
boiled water
small cup of vermicelli

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Chicken is leaner, and vegetable broth can be more economical.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: dried chickpeas

Canned chickpeas save time, while dried are often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible, and frozen can be cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

1

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a pan.

2

Add 0.5 pounds of beef and cook until browned.

3

Add chopped celery and onion to the pan.

4

Blend cilantro and parsley with some celery until finely chopped.

5

Add 1 cup of dried lentils and 1 tablespoon turmeric to the pan.

6

Add 1.33 tablespoons ginger powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.

7

Pour in boiled water until the pan is three-quarters full and cover to cook for 30-40 minutes.

8

After 40 minutes, add the chickpeas, tomato paste, and tomato sauce.

9

Add salt to taste and a flour-water mixture to thicken the soup.

10

Stir in the vermicelli and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

panblender

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Moroccan soupHarira soup

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