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Tavuk Kapama
Medium 1 hr 22 min~520 kcal 8/10
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Rfissa
A Moroccan dish of chicken, lentils, and layered flatbread, soaked with spiced broth until the platter turns deeply savory.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~530 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 75 min cook
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Timeline
Total 2 h- Prep45 min
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 kg Chicken thighs
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Green lentils
- 6 Yufka bread
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Turmeric
- 2 Onions
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ginger
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ras el hanout
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Put the chicken in the pot with the onion, lentils, ginger, and spices.
- 2
Add enough water to cover and cook over low heat for 60 minutes.
1 hr60:00 - 3
Remove and shred the chicken, then reduce the sauce for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 4
Spread the yufka or msemen pieces over the serving plate.
- 5
Pour the hot sauce over the breads so they do not stay dry.
- 6
Place the chicken on top, wait 5 minutes, and serve hot.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Arrange the breads on the serving plate and pour the sauce immediately; once the bread absorbs the sauce the texture softens, but if it waits too long it turns doughy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with the lentils.
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Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 67% match~530
kcal calories
27
g protein
46
g carbs
25
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 36%Fat 43%
GI 17 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GLEstimated, 67% match
2.3g
Sugar
4.6g
Fiber
535mg
Sodium
1.8g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (67%); values are estimates.
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
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 Rfissa make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Rfissa take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 75 minutes; 120 minutes in total.Is Rfissa difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Rfissa have?
Approximately 530 kcal per serving. Protein: 27g, carbs: 46g, fat: 25g.Which allergens does Rfissa contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Rfissa belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Rfissa need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Rfissa filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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