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Chorba Frik (Freekeh Soup)

Chorba frik (شربة فريك) is a popular Algerian and Tunisian soup made from crushed green wheat. It is a specialty of the Sétif highlands region of Algeria.

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Ingredients

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  • minced beef, ⅔ pound300 g
  • freekeh, crushed green wheat; 7 ounces200 g
  • celery, chopped; 3.5 ounces100 g
  • parsley, chopped; 3.5 ounces100 g
  • tomato puree1 tbsp
  • chilli flakes1 tsp
  • pepper1 tsp
  • salt2 tsp
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • water, 8½ cups2 l
  • lemon1
  • chickpeas, soaked; optional; 3.5 ounces100 g

Method 3 steps

  1. Mix all the ingredients together in a pot large enough to contain everything.

  2. Place the pot over low heat. Cook for 90 minutes, stirring often.

  3. Serve with lemon

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