Algerian Chakhchoukha is a recipe originating from the Algerian East region. It is a very succulent and tasty traditional dish. It could be prepared in different ways depending on the region and all equally delicious.
Ingredients:
6/7 dozen leaves of chakhchouka.
The Algerian Chakhchoukha Tomato Sauce.
Pasta sheets preparation:
Put the semolina and salt in a large bowl and add just enough water to make a dough that can be kneaded. Knead well, so that the dough is soft and very elastic and does not tear when stretched. Add more water if necessary. Let it rest. Cut the dough into clementine-sized balls and roll out the first ball on an oiled surface using the palm of your hand. Be careful not to tear the dough. The circle should be slightly smaller in diameter than your pancake pan. Heat a pancake pan, and place a circle of batter on top. Brush the circle with olive oil, spread the second ball and then place the circle of dough on the first. Turn over the whole. Roll out the third ball and proceed in the same way as before, turning the whole thing over each time.
When you reach 10 circles, fold the circle in 4 and let rest on paper towels. Continue baking the remaining balls identically.
The sauce preparation :
1 chicken
6 tablespoons of oil
1 large onion, grated
2 cloves of garlic grated
500 gr of fresh tomatoes, grated
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of pepper
teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of ras el hanout (a mixture of spices)
a handful of chickpeas soaked the day before
½ teaspoon of red hot pepper
medium-sized zucchini cut lengthwise
lengthwise
medium-sized potatoes cut lengthwise
lengthwise
hot green pepper
liter of water
Let's make this perfect dish dish:
In a pot, put the onion in the oil
oil for 5 minutes over low heat. Add the chicken, salt, pepper, paprika, ras el hanout, red pepper chili, garlic and chickpeas.Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. Incorporate the grated fresh tomatoes, the spoon of concentrated and stir. Simmer for a few minutes.
Add 1 liter of boiling water, and let cook on low heat, until the chicken is tender.
At this point, remove the chicken, and add the potatoes and the green chili pepper.
Let cook until the vegetables are tender.
Serve your chakhchoukha with the sauce, meat and vegetables.
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