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Chorba frik

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▶ 1:34
  • 1 whole onion
  • 400 g tomato puree
  • ½ can chickpeas
  • cilantro
  • ½ cup crushed green wheat
  • 1 tbsp coriander
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • ½ tbsp cinnamon
Soak the crushed green wheat in water; rinse before using.
The mise en placeSoaking
▶ 2:01
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Heat about two tablespoons vegetable oil in a big pot over medium heat; add the onion and saute about five minutes until it colours.
Sauteing the onion and spicesSauteingRead
▶ 2:19
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
Add chopped cilantro, chickpeas, paprika, cinnamon, coriander, pepper and salt; cook about five minutes, stirring constantly so nothing burns or sticks.
▶ 2:37
Add the pureed tomatoes and 150 ml water; raise the heat and bring to a boil.
Tomatoes, water and the wheatBoilingRead
▶ 2:37
  • 150 ml water
Add the rinsed crushed green wheat at the boil, then drop to a simmer for five minutes.
▶ 3:12
  • 350 g lamb meat
Brown the lamb on all sides in a frying pan, salting it.
Browning the forgotten lambSearingRead
▶ 3:49
Add the lamb to the pot and simmer about five minutes.
Simmering the soup an hourSimmeringRead
▶ 3:49
  • 950 ml water
Add four cups (950 ml) water, cover, and simmer one hour until thickened.
▶ 4:05
  • lemon wedge
Serve with a warmed lemon wedge and chopped cilantro on top.
Serving with a hot lemon wedge