Description
Chorba Frik or shorba is a traditional Algerian soup served especially during Ramadan and on festive occasions. It’s made with cracked green wheat (frik) and is hearty, comforting, and nourishing.
Ingredients
- Chicken or red meat – choose according to your preference.
- 1 onion – finely chopped.
- Cooking oil – for sautéing.
- 1½ tablespoons tomato paste – diluted with a little water.
- A generous handful of chickpeas – soaked overnight for tenderness.
- 1 bunch of fresh coriander – chopped for flavor and garnish.
- 1 small celery stalk – finely chopped.
- 1 glass (about 80 g) cracked green wheat (frik) – the key ingredient.
- Salt – to taste.
- Ground coriander seeds – for a warm, aromatic note.
- Black pepper – freshly ground.
Instructions
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Cut the meat into cubes or the chicken into pieces.
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Place the meat in a large pot, then add the oil, chopped onion, and chopped coriander.
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Season by adding the celery stalk, salt, black pepper, and ground coriander.
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Simmer gently over low heat until the meat releases its juices and the onion turns translucent.
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Add the diluted tomato paste, let it cook for a few minutes, then pour in enough water to fully cover the meat.
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Halfway through cooking the meat, add the cracked green wheat (frik) to the broth.
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Continue simmering until everything is tender. Toward the end of cooking, add the canned chickpeas.
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Let the soup simmer a few more minutes, then remove it from the heat.
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Finish with chopped fresh coriander and serve piping hot.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: soup
- Cuisine: algerian cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal