Algerian Orzo Soup – Chorba Langues dโ€™Oiseaux

Algerian Orzo soup ( French Soupe de Langues dโ€™oiseaux and Arabic ุดุฑุจุฉ ู„ุณุงู† ุงู„ุทูŠุฑ ) is an alternative to the popular soups such as Chorba Frik, Chorba Vermicelle , Chorba Bayda or Harira in Algeria, especially during the month of Ramadan.

In Algeria, the soup is the queen of the table during the holy month of Ramadan. Itโ€™s a must have every single day!

Chorba langues dโ€™oiseaux is one of the soups choices, it is healthy, easy to make and absolutely delicious!

Algerian Orzo Soup – Chorba Langues dโ€™ Oiseaux

Course Soup
Cuisine Algerian
Keyword Orzo soup, Chorba langues dโ€™oiseaux
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author LDSโ€™s Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef in bone
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chickpeas soaked overnight, washed and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 small stick cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 2 to 3 leaves fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 bunch of Parsley
  • 2 celery stalks with leaves
  • About 5 cups boiled water
  • Salt, pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Put the olive oil and ghee in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, meat pieces, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon stick, ginger powder, tomato paste, mint leaves and the 1/4 bunch of parsley.

  3. Add the carrot, zucchini, chickpeas and celery stalks. Reduce the heat to medium low and let cook for a good 10 minutes.

  4. Put the tomato in a boiling water for few minutes. Peel it and purรฉe it.

  5. Add the purรฉed tomato to the rest of the ingredients in the saucepan.

  6. Pour about 5 cups boiled water in the saucepan and increase the heat to high until the sauce starts to boil, then reduce the heat to medium.

  7. Let cook for about 30 minutes.

  8. Take out the parsley and celery stalk and discard them.

  9. Take out the carrot and zucchini and purรฉe them, then pour the purรฉe back in the saucepan.

  10. Check the seasoning and add salt if needed.

  11. Add the Orzo (French Langues dโ€™oiseaux).

  12. Let cook for about 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.

  13. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

  14. Enjoy.

Algerian Chicken with Chickpeas and Fried Potatoes- Kbab

Kbab( Arabic ูƒุจุงุจ) is one of the classic dishes in Algeria that is mainly made of chicken with chickpeas and fried potatoes. An egg mixture is added at the end of cooking.

Kbab is one of the dishes present on Ramadan table. This is different from Kabab or kebab that we all know!
Put olive oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, chicken, chickpeas, parsley, salt, pepper, Ginger, cinnamon and cook for a good 10 to 15 minutes ( reduce the heat to medium low if needed).
Add about 3 to 4 cups ( may be more) of boiling water to the saucepan ( just enough to cover the chicken) and let cook for 30 minutes or until the chicken and chickpeas are cooked.
In meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces(large fries) then season with salt.
Fry the potatoes and drain them on paper towel.
Take out the chicken from the saucepan once itโ€™s cooked.
Take out 1 ladle of the sauce and pour it in a small bowl. Set aside.
Add the fried potatoes to the chickpea sauce.
Prepare the egg mixture with the egg, the lemon juice , parsley mixed with the ladle of sauce in the small bowl.
Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes and chickpeas. Let cook for about 2 minutes on medium heat, then turn off the heat.
Place the chicken in a frying pan with the remaining tablespoon of ghee, over medium heat. Let brown for few minutes in both sides.
Serve the chicken on top of the potato chickpea sauce ( the sauce should be reduced).
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Algerian Chicken with Chickpeas and Fried Potatoes- Kbab

Course Main Course
Cuisine Algerian
Keyword Algerian Kbab
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Author LDS’s Mom

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 big potatoes
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley plus more if you like
  • 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight, washed and rinsed
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable or canola oil for frying

Egg mixture

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 ladle of the chicken sauce
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Put olive oil and 1 tablesponn ghee in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, chicken pieces, parsley, chickpeas, salt, pepper, ginger and cinnamon.

  3. Let cook for a good 10 to 15 minutes(reduce the heat to medium low if needed).

  4. Boil about 3 to 4 cups of water in another saucepan ( you may need more).

  5. Pour the boiled water over the chicken(just enough to cover the chicken).

  6. Let cook for about 30 minutes or until the chickpeas and chicken are cooked. Adjust the seasoning and add salt if needed.

  7. In meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces(large fries) then season with salt.

  8. Pour the oil in a frying pan and place over medium high heat.

  9. Fry the Potatoes and drain them on paper towel.

  10. Take out the chicken from the sauce and set aside.

  11. Take out 1 ladle of the sauce and pour it in a small bow.

  12. Put the fried potatoes in the saucepan with the chickpea sauce.

  13. Prepare the egg mixture with the egg, parsley and lemon juice added to the ladle of sauce in the small bowl. Mix well.

  14. Pour the egg mixture on the potatoes in the saucepan. Let cook for about 2 minutes on medium heat, then turn off the heat.

  15. Place the chicken in a frying pan with the tablespoon of ghee, over medium heat. Let brown for few minutes in each side.

  16. Serve the chicken on top of the potato chickpea sauce (the sauce should be reduced).

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