Chakhchoukha de Biskra - Recette Algerienne

Embark on a culinary journey to Algeria with this delightful and satisfying traditional dish, Chakhchoukha de Biskra. This hearty meal combines tender pieces of msemen, an Algerian flatbread, drenched in a rich and savory sauce. While this recipe includes vegetables for added flavor and nutrition, feel free to make it your own by adjusting the vegetables to your taste. Let’s delve into this exquisite and flavorful Algerian experience!

Ingredients

🫓 Msemen flatbreads, store-bought or homemade
🥩 500g lamb or beef, your preferred brand
🧅 1 onion, chopped, select a fresh local option
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced, local or imported as per availability
🥕 2 carrots, sliced, your preferred brand or local
🥔 2 potatoes, cubed, locally sourced
🍅 2 tomatoes, chopped, fresh and ripe from the market
🌶️ 1 tablespoon tomato paste, such as Mutti Tomato Paste
🌿 1 teaspoon ground coriander, McCormick or another brand of choice
🧂 Salt, e.g., Morton Salt
🌶️ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, McCormick or another choice
🌿 1 teaspoon paprika, your preferred brand
🌱 Fresh cilantro for garnish, local and fresh
💧 2 tablespoons olive oil, like Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
🌿 1 tablespoon butter, President or any preferred brand

Instructions

1- Prepare the Bread (Msemen):

• If using store-bought msemen, heat the flatbreads slightly in a pan until warm.
• If making homemade msemen, follow your trusted msemen recipe to prepare and set aside.

2- Prepare the Sauce:

• In a large pot, such as a Le Creuset Dutch Oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
• Add chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until golden and aromatic.
• Add your chosen meat to the pot, browning all sides thoroughly.

3- Add Vegetables and Seasonings:

• Stir in carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes, allowing them to cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add tomato paste and mix well to coat all ingredients evenly.
• Sprinkle in ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and paprika, stirring to integrate the spices into the mixture.

4- Simmer:

• Cover the ingredients with water, bring to a simmer, then cover the pot.
• Let it cook on low heat until the meat becomes tender and the flavors meld, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

5- Assembly:

• Break msemen into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on serving plates.
• Once the sauce is ready, ladle the savory mixture over the msemen generously.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro.

6- Serve:

• Serve hot, allowing the msemen to soak up the lush sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 450 per serving
Proteins: 32g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Equipment:

• Le Creuset Dutch Oven or similar pot
• Chef’s knife, such as Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife
• Cutting board
• Wooden spoon, OXO Good Grips Wooden Spoon or similar

Cooking Tips:

• Use bone-in meat for a deeper flavor.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding chili flakes.

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Chakhchoukha de Biskra