Moghrabieh
Moghrabieh is a traditional Lebanese stew and is a firm family favorite. High in protein, this hearty, healthy stew is wonderfully spiced and full of flavor
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Spiced Chicken Broth
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon caraway divided
- 1 teaspoon 7 spice
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 15-ounce can chickpeas rinsed, drained
Moghabrieh
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups dry moghrabieh couscous
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon caraway
Instructions
Spiced Chicken Broth
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. Pat the chicken thighs dry using a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper and place the chicken on the melted butter in the pot. Add the onions on top and allow the chicken to sear for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Flip the chicken over and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Add the spices, bay leaves and cinnamon stick on top of the chicken and onions. Cover everything with 6 cups of water, bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Skim any fat that rises to the top and add the drained chickpeas. Cook for 15 more minutes.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the cooked broth, shred it using your hands or two forks, then return to the pot.
Moghabrieh
- Heat the butter in a medium pot. Add the dry moghrabieh and season salt and caraway. Cover with 3 cups of water, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Serve the moghrabieh warm with a couple ladles of the chicken broth. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Notes
Storage: The broth can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, you can just reheat it on the stovetop to serve. It is best to make the moghrabieh pearls just before they are ready to be served. They are very absorbent and will soak up any liquid.
Nutrition
Calories: 841kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 6mg
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