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Medium 1 hr 43 min~430 kcal 9/10
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Chakhchoukha
Algerian chakhchoukha soaks torn flatbread with lamb, chickpeas, tomato, and warm spices.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~512 kcal🇩🇿 Algerian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 70 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 45 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 5 Thin yufka bread
- 700 g Diced lamb
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 2 Onions
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Ras el hanout
- 1.4 tsp(~7 ml) Salt
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Sear the lamb in olive oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add the onion and soften for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste, tomato puree, ras el hanout, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Add the water and chickpeas and cook the meat for 54 minutes.
54 min54:00 - 5
Tear the yufka breads into bite-size pieces.
- 6
Spread the bread pieces on a wide platter.
- 7
Pour the hot lamb sauce over the bread and serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Place the bread pieces on the platter just before pouring on the sauce; if they soak too early, they turn doughy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chakhchoukha hot on a wide tray with lemon and optional hot pepper paste.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~512
kcal calories
32
g protein
58
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 45%Fat 30%
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 Chakhchoukha make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Chakhchoukha take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 105 minutes in total.Is Chakhchoukha difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Chakhchoukha have?
Approximately 512 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 58g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Chakhchoukha contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chakhchoukha belong to?
This recipe belongs to Algerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Chakhchoukha need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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