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Gaziantep Firikli Tavuk Çorbası
Medium 45 min~212 kcal 6/10
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Chorba Frik
Algerian chorba frik simmers lamb, tomato, chickpeas, and cracked green wheat into a fragrant soup with cilantro.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 6~342 kcal🇩🇿 Algerian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 55 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 450 g Diced lamb
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Frik wheat
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 Onion
- 1 Celery stalk
- 0.5 bunch Fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Ras el hanout
- 7 cup(~1400 ml) Water
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion and celery stalk.
- 2
Sear the lamb in olive oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 3
Add the onion and celery stalk and soften for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste, tomato puree, ras el hanout, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Add the water and chickpeas and cook for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 6
Add the rinsed frik wheat and boil for 18 more minutes.
18 min18:00 - 7
Stir in the cilantro and serve with lemon.
💡 Tip: Rinse the frik wheat before adding it; this keeps a dusty flavor out of the soup.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chorba frik with a lemon wedge, cilantro, and warm bread.
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- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~342
kcal calories
22
g protein
36
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 42%Fat 32%
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
- Celery
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 Chorba Frik make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Chorba Frik take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Chorba Frik difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Chorba Frik have?
Approximately 342 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 36g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Chorba Frik contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Celery. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chorba Frik belong to?
This recipe belongs to Algerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Chorba Frik need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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