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Chourba Hamra Fdaouech

Cultural Context

Chourba Hamra Fdaouech hails from Algeria, where it is a beloved soup often enjoyed during Ramadan. This hearty dish combines meat, chickpeas, and spices, reflecting the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally served to break the fast, it symbolizes hospitality and community. Today, variations exist across North Africa, with each region adding its unique twist to this comforting classic.

AlgerianDZmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
lamb meat
2 tomatoes
precooked chickpeas
carrots
courgettes (zucchini)
fresh parsley
fresh coriander
fresh mint
red pepper paste
tomato paste
white pepper
ground cinnamon
bay leaf
dry thyme
olive oil
vermicelli pasta

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils provide protein with fewer calories.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

vermouth

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: broth

Broth adds flavor without alcohol.

vermicelli

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole grain offers more fiber.

1

Add olive oil into a pan and sauté onions until soft and brown.

2

Add tomatoes, lamb, precooked chickpeas, carrots, herbs, all seasonings, tomato paste, and red pepper paste.

3

Pour in water, stir well, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat until the meat is tender.

4

Once the meat is tender, add courgettes and vermicelli pasta, cooking on low heat until everything is soft, being careful not to overcook the pasta.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringseasoning

Equipment Needed

panlid

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

ChorbaChorba Hamra

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