Chakhchoukha

6 servings30 min prep60 min cookMedium Algeria

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Ingredients

  • 4 rougag (thin flatbreads), torn into pieces
  • 1 1/2 lbs lamb, cut into pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, grated
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ras el hanout
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 cup chickpeas, cooked

Instructions

  1. 1Brown the lamb with onion in a large pot.
  2. 2Stir in tomato paste, grated tomatoes, ras el hanout, and cinnamon, cooking 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add water and simmer 40-45 minutes until the lamb is fork-tender, adding chickpeas in the last 15 minutes.
  4. 4Tear the flatbread into small irregular pieces and spread on a large serving platter.
  5. 5Ladle some of the hot broth over the torn bread to soften it, tossing gently.
  6. 6Top with the lamb, chickpeas, and remaining sauce before serving.

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