Postpartum Rfissa by @lesgourmandisesdeloubna

1h20

4 servings

🍗

1.5 kg

Beldi chicken

🧅

4

Onion

🫘

190 g

Lentils

🌿

2 tbsp

Fenugreek

🧄

2 heads

Garlic

1 tbsp

Smen

🫙

1 packet

Saffron

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🫙

Turmeric

🫚

Ginger

🫙

Nutmeg

💧

Boiling water

🫒

Olive oil

🌱

1 tbsp

Watercress seeds

1 tbsp

Msakhen spice blend

🌾

Msemen

  1. Marinate

    Marinate the chicken with the smen, spices, saffron and one crushed garlic clove.

  2. Rest

    Let it rest for at least one hour, ideally overnight.

  3. Brown

    Brown the chicken with the onions until lightly colored.

  4. Cook

    Cover with boiling water and cook for 40 minutes under pressure.

  5. Add

    Remove the chicken and add the lentils, fenugreek and garlic heads to the broth.

  6. Add

    Add a little water if needed and adjust the seasoning with the same spices.

  7. Add

    In a small saucepan, take a bit of the broth and add the watercress seeds and the msakhen; this preparation is served separately for the new mother.

  8. Steam

    Steam the msemen so they stay soft.

  9. Arrange

    Arrange the msemen soaked in broth, then top with the chicken, lentils and the rest of the sauce.

  10. Drizzle

    For the new mother, drizzle her plate with the watercress seed preparation.

Postpartum Rfissa by @lesgourmandisesdeloubna

1h20

4 servings

🍗

1.5 kg

Beldi chicken

🧅

4

Onion

🫘

190 g

Lentils

🌿

2 tbsp

Fenugreek

🧄

2 heads

Garlic

1 tbsp

Smen

🫙

1 packet

Saffron

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🫙

Turmeric

🫚

Ginger

🫙

Nutmeg

💧

Boiling water

🫒

Olive oil

🌱

1 tbsp

Watercress seeds

1 tbsp

Msakhen spice blend

🌾

Msemen

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Marinate the chicken with the smen, spices, saffron and one crushed garlic clove.

    🍗Beldi chicken
    Smen
    🫙Saffron
    🧄Garlic
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🫙Turmeric
    🫚Ginger
    🫙Nutmeg
    🥣Mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/10

    Let it rest for at least one hour, ideally overnight.

    🍗Beldi chicken
    🥣Mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/10

    Brown the chicken with the onions until lightly colored.

    🍗Beldi chicken
    🧅Onion
    🫒Olive oil

  4. Step 4/10

    Cover with boiling water and cook for 40 minutes under pressure.

    🍗Beldi chicken
    💧Boiling water

  5. Step 5/10

    Remove the chicken and add the lentils, fenugreek and garlic heads to the broth.

    🍗Beldi chicken
    🫘Lentils
    🌿Fenugreek
    🧄Garlic

  6. Step 6/10

    Add a little water if needed and adjust the seasoning with the same spices.

    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🫙Turmeric
    🫚Ginger
    🫙Nutmeg

  7. Step 7/10

    In a small saucepan, take a bit of the broth and add the watercress seeds and the msakhen; this preparation is served separately for the new mother.

    🌱Watercress seeds
    🫙Msakhen spice blend
    🍲Small saucepan

  8. Step 8/10

    Steam the msemen so they stay soft.

    🌾Msemen
    🍲Steamer basket

  9. Step 9/10

    Arrange the msemen soaked in broth, then top with the chicken, lentils and the rest of the sauce.

    🌾Msemen
    🍗Beldi chicken
    🫘Lentils
    🍽️Serving plate

  10. Step 10/10

    For the new mother, drizzle her plate with the watercress seed preparation.

    🌱Watercress seeds
    🫙Msakhen spice blend
    🍽️Serving plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Vegetables, Legumes, Spices, Dairy, Liquids, Oils, Seeds, Grains

Ingredients

Beldi chicken, Onion, Lentils, Fenugreek, Garlic, Smen, Saffron, Salt, Black pepper, Turmeric, Ginger, Nutmeg, Boiling water, Olive oil, Watercress seeds, Msakhen spice blend, Msemen

Notes

Beldi chicken (whole beldi (free-range) chicken), Onion (sliced/minced), Lentils (soaked 1 hour beforehand), Garlic (whole heads, added to the broth), Smen (fermented butter, used in the marinade), Saffron (one dose, diluted in a little water), Garlic (grated, for the marinade), Salt (to taste, for the marinade), Black pepper (to taste, for the marinade), Turmeric (to taste, for the marinade), Ginger (ground, to taste, for the marinade), Nutmeg (to taste, for the marinade), Boiling water (to cover the chicken), Olive oil (for browning the chicken and onions), Watercress seeds (postpartum addition, to stimulate lactation), Msakhen spice blend (or strong curry powder, postpartum addition), Msemen (cut into pieces, for serving)

Allergens

Milk, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High-Protein, Halal, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, soy-free, Sugar-Free

Calories

520 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 38g, Carbohydrates: 42g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 4.5mg, Potassium: 650mg, Magnesium: 60mg, Zinc: 3mg, Sodium: 680mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.8mg, Vitamin C: 6mg, Folate: 90mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

50 minutes

Overall

1 hour 20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Small saucepan, Steamer basket, Mixing bowl, Serving plate

Appliances

Pressure cooker, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Stew, Braised Chicken

Occasions

Postpartum Recovery, Family Gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@lesgourmandisesdeloubna

Origin

Cuisine

Moroccan, North African

Geographic

Morocco, North Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Saucy, Moist, Soft

Flavors

Savory, Spiced, Earthy, Aromatic, Garlicky

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigeration : 2-3 days (store in an airtight container,keep chicken, broth and msemen separately for best texture,reheat thoroughly before serving), freezing : up to 2 months (freeze the chicken and broth/lentil mixture separately from the msemen,thaw in the fridge before reheating)