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Algerian Garantita

Cultural Context

Originating from Algeria, Garantita is a beloved dish often enjoyed as street food or at home. It showcases the rich flavors of North African cuisine, blending spices and vegetables with a hearty base of semolina. Traditionally served warm, it reflects the communal spirit of Algerian dining, where sharing food is a cherished custom. Today, variations can be found across the Maghreb and beyond, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

AlgerianDZmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2.5 cups milk
2.5 cups warm water
baking soda
2 eggs
2 cans garbanzo beans
1 teaspoon chicken base
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

semolina

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa adds protein and is gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is more economical.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans are cost-effective.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: olives in brine

Green olives offer a different flavor profile and are often cheaper.

1

In a mixing bowl, add the pureed garbanzo beans.

2

Add 2.5 cups of warm water and mix everything.

3

Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.

4

Add 2.5 cups of milk to the mixture.

5

Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 2 eggs.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of chicken base, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

7

Mix everything again.

8

Prepare a baking pan and pour the mixture into it.

9

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

10

Bake for 15 minutes.

11

Turn on the broiler and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Also Known As

GarantitaAlgerian Flan

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