Moroccan Chicken Rfissa [Traditional Food]

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Here is a recipe for Moroccan Chicken Rfissa:

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup smen (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded msemen (Moroccan flatbread)

Instructions:

• In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
• Add the onion, carrots, celery, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot. - Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
• Add the lentils, chicken broth, cilantro, and parsley to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the lentils are tender.
• If using smen, add it to the pot and stir to combine.
• To serve, shred the msemen and place it in a serving dish. Top with the chicken and lentil mixture. Enjoy!

Tips:

• You can use any type of chicken for this dish, but a free-range chicken will have the best flavor.
• If you don't have smen, you can substitute butter or olive oil.
• You can also use day-old bread instead of msemen.
• This dish is traditionally served with a side of harissa, a spicy Moroccan chili sauce.

I hope you enjoy this recipe!