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Rfissa
Brown chicken. Soften onion and garlic. Add fenugreek, turmeric, ginger, saffron, lentils, water and salt. Simmer 50 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Rfissa take?
2 hr 30 min all in โ 20 min prep, 1 hr 10 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 5 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Msemen โ Shredded day-old pita or paratha. Not the same flake. Still a broth-soaked bread supper.
Any tips from this recipe?
Fenugreek is bitter if you skip the soak. Soak. Our msmen recipe on this site is the correct pancake if you have a morning.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.