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Rechta
Algerian rechta serves fine noodles with chicken, chickpeas, cinnamon, and a pale aromatic broth.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 5~486 kcal🇩🇿 Algerian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 55 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 500 g Rechta noodles
- 700 g Chicken leg
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 1 Onion
- 30 g Butter
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Ginger
- 1.2 tsp(~6 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
- 6 cup(~1200 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Soften the onion in olive oil and butter for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 2
Add the chicken leg, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and ginger to the pot.
- 3
Turn the chicken for 8 minutes to color it.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the water and chickpeas and cook for 42 minutes.
42 min42:00 - 5
Steam the rechta noodles for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 6
Remove the chicken from the bone and rest it in the sauce for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 7
Place the noodles on a platter and spoon the chicken chickpea sauce over them.
💡 Tip: Steam the noodles instead of boiling them in the sauce; their starch will not cloud the sauce and they stay separate on the plate.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve rechta on a wide platter with chicken pieces, chickpeas, and optional boiled egg.
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- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~486
kcal calories
31
g protein
52
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 44%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
- Milk
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 Rechta make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Rechta take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 80 minutes in total.Is Rechta difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Rechta have?
Approximately 486 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 52g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Rechta contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Rechta belong to?
This recipe belongs to Algerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Rechta need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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