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HARIRA, Moroccan Food Cooked by American. Ramadan Maroc 2021, Iftar Morocco, Breakfast Soup!

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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
1 cup chickpeas
1 cup lentils
1 lb turkey
1 large onion
1 bell pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ginger
2 stalks celery
2 carrots
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup cilantro
1 cup ground tomato
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup vermicelli noodles
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons harissa

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Turn on the fire and add some oil.

2

Add chopped onion, pepper, turmeric, ginger, celery, and carrot to the pot.

3

Brown and cook the turkey on the outside.

4

Add ground tomato and some tomato paste to the pot.

5

Add soaked chickpeas, lentils, and spices to the mixture.

6

Add water to the pot and let it cook.

7

Add vermicelli noodles to the soup.

8

Add a flour-water mixture to thicken the soup.

9

Let the soup sit for a while before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

large potblendercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Moroccan soupHarira soup

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