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Tavuklu Keşkek
Hard 12 hr~480 kcal 8/10
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Seffa Medfouna
A Moroccan celebratory dish hiding spiced chicken beneath a dome of buttered vermicelli, cinnamon, sugar, raisins, and almonds.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~560 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 80 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 50 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking1 h 20 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 900 gr Chicken thighs
- 2 adet Onions
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Water
For the noodles
- 450 gr Vermicelli
- 70 gr Butter
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Raisins
For the topping
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Almonds
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Powdered sugar
For the spice mix
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Ginger
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the chicken thighs with half the salt, ginger, turmeric, and half the cinnamon.
- 2
Finely chop the onions and soften them in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the chicken and sear each side for 4 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the water and cook the chicken for 45 minutes, until tender.
45 min45:00 - 5
Steam the vermicelli for 18 minutes, adding and mixing in the butter and raisins in stages.
18 min18:00 - 6
Remove the chicken from the bones and tear into large pieces, then toast the almonds in a dry pan for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 7
Place half the vermicelli on a plate, put the chicken in the center, cover with the remaining vermicelli, and serve with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and almonds.
💡 Tip: Work the butter into the steamed vermicelli gradually; adding it all at once makes the strands stick together.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve seffa medfouna as a guest main dish with cinnamon lines, almonds, and optional mint tea.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
32
g protein
66
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 46%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
- Milk
- Tree nuts
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 Seffa Medfouna make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Seffa Medfouna take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 80 minutes; 110 minutes in total.Is Seffa Medfouna difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Seffa Medfouna have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 66g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Seffa Medfouna contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Seffa Medfouna belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Seffa Medfouna need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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