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Easy 35 min~310 kcal 6/10
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Algerian Berkoukes
Large semolina pearls simmer with chickpeas, vegetables, tomato, lamb, and warm spices in this hearty Algerian winter dish.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~420 kcal🇩🇿 Algerian🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 48 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep22 min
- Cooking48 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
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- 2 cup(~400 ml) Berkoukes or large couscous
For the meat
- 450 g Lamb cubes
For the legumes
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Cooked chickpeas
For the sauce
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 Yellow onion
- 3 clove Garlic
For the vegetables
- 2 Carrots
- 1 Zucchini
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 6 cup(~1200 ml) Hot water
For the spice mix
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Cumin
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Sweet paprika
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Dice the onion and cut the carrots and zucchini into large cubes.
- 2
Sear the lamb in olive oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 3
Add the onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes, until softened.
4 min04:00 - 4
Add the tomato puree, spices, salt, hot water, and chickpeas to the pot.
- 5
Cook the meat and vegetables over medium low heat for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 6
Add the berkoukes grains and cook for 14 minutes, stirring.
14 min14:00 - 7
When the consistency thickens, rest for 5 minutes and serve hot.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Add the berkoukes grains near the end, if they go in from the start they release too much starch and turn the pot mushy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve berkoukes hot in deep bowls, sprinkled with optional parsley as a main dish.
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- Iron
- Vitamin A
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
18
g protein
62
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 60%Fat 22%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Algerian Berkoukes make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Algerian Berkoukes take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 48 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Algerian Berkoukes difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Algerian Berkoukes have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 62g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Algerian Berkoukes contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Algerian Berkoukes belong to?
This recipe belongs to Algerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Algerian Berkoukes need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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