[Day 3] Hariri in Algeria [World Food Challenge] - Raffi Matcha

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and ready to use.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Dried beans are often less expensive and nutritious.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Frozen herbs provide flavor at a lower cost.

vermicelli

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Rice noodles are often cheaper and gluten-free.

Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot.

Add chopped onions and fry until translucent.

Add chopped mutton or lamb and brown it.

Stir in all spices and mix well.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and stir.

Add chopped tomatoes (or tomato puree) and mix.

Pour in approximately 7 cups of water to cover the ingredients.

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.

After about 1 hour and 15 minutes, add vermicelli and green lentils.

If using canned chickpeas, add them now; if using dried, they should have been added earlier.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and let cook for another 15 minutes until the vermicelli is done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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