Chorba Frik (Cracked Wheat and Lamb Soup)
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The Tale of Chorba Frik (Cracked Wheat and Lamb Soup)
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Chorba, from the Persian word for broth, arrived in Algeria with Ottoman rule in the 16th century, while frik, green wheat harvested young and toasted, has been eaten across the Mediterranean for centuries. Combined with lamb and tomato, the soup became a Ramadan staple, prized for the hearty nourishment it offers after a day of fasting.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 1 lb lamb, cut into small pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, grated
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup frik (roasted green wheat), rinsed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 8 cups water or lamb stock
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Brown the lamb with onion in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Stir in tomato paste, grated tomatoes, cinnamon, and turmeric, and cook 5 minutes.
- 3Add water and bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes until the lamb is tender.
- 4Add frik and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the wheat is tender and the soup has thickened.
- 5Stir in cilantro, mint, and lemon juice.
- 6Season with salt and serve hot.
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