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Tlitli
An Algerian dish of bird-tongue pasta with chicken, chickpeas, cinnamon-scented white sauce, meatballs, and boiled egg.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~520 kcal🇩🇿 Algerian🌍 Full translation
32 min prep 58 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep32 min
- Cooking58 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the pasta
- 500 g Orzo pasta
For the sauce
- 800 g Chicken thighs
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Cooked chickpeas
- 1 Yellow onion
For the meatballs
- 300 g Ground beef
For serving
- 2 Eggs
For the spice mix
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
General
- 1.4 dessert spoon(~14 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the chicken thighs with half the salt and the black pepper.
- 2
Soften the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the chicken, cinnamon, water, and chickpeas, and cook for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 4
Knead the ground beef with the remaining salt and shape small meatballs.
- 5
Add the meatballs to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Parboil the orzo in a separate pot for 7 minutes and drain.
7 min07:00 - 7
Add the pasta to the sauce pot and let it absorb for 8 minutes, then serve with boiled eggs.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Do not boil the orzo for long in the sauce, letting it absorb during the final minutes keeps both grain texture and spice aroma.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve tlitli on a wide platter with chicken, meatballs, chickpeas, and optional boiled eggs for guests.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
32
g protein
58
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 44%Fat 31%
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
- Egg
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 Tlitli make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tlitli take?
Prep 32 minutes, cooking 58 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Tlitli difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Tlitli have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 58g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Tlitli contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tlitli belong to?
This recipe belongs to Algerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tlitli need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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