Algerian Chorba Frik with Lamb : The Algerian soup of cracked green wheat, flavored with mint and mild paprika. Thick and comforting, it opens festive meals.
- 6 servings
- Preparation 15 min
- Cooking 45 min
- Total 60 min
- Level medium
- Devices TM7 · TM6 · TM5
Ingredients : algerian chorba frik
- 300 g cubed lamb
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 100 g freekeh, rinsed
- 100 g cooked chickpeas
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1000 ml water
- 1 bunch of fresh mint
Preparation : algerian chorba frik
- Put the cut-up onion and the oil into the bowl. 4 secspeed 5
- Saute with the meat, tomato paste and spices. 6 min100°Cspeed 1reverse
- Add the water, salt, freekeh and chickpeas. 35 min100°Cspeed 1reverse
- Add the chopped mint and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with lemon.
Rinse the freekeh several times in cold water before adding it. It often contains tiny grains of sand.
Storage: 3 days in the refrigerator.
You can make this dish stress free with simple ingredients. Allow about 60 minutes in total. All settings (time, temperature, speed and rotation direction) work on the Thermomix TM5, TM6 and TM7. Follow the steps in order and the result will turn out well. You can also download the recipe as a PDF or copy it to Cookidoo and cook it right away.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this recipe take?
Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking, which is 60 minutes in total.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 6 servings. The Thermomix bowl holds 2.2 liters at most (about 2.3 quarts): do not double the quantities without checking that limit.
How do I store this recipe?
3 days in the refrigerator.
Which Thermomix model can I use?
The settings shown (time, temperature, speed, rotation direction) work on the Thermomix TM5, TM6 and TM7. Follow the steps in order, one at a time.
