Palestine
Maftoul
Hand rolled pearl couscous steamed over a spiced chicken and chickpea broth. Palestinian Sunday comfort.
100 minTime
46 gProtein each
mildSpice
Make it your way
Grandma's wayHand rolled maftoul, chicken, chickpeas and small onions.
The original728kcalsame
46 gproteinsame
8 gfibresame
100minutessame
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.
Ingredients
Method
4 steps- 1Brown the chicken in half the oil with baharat. Add water, cinnamon and salt and simmer until cooked through.
- 2Add the onions, chickpeas and pumpkin and simmer until tender.
- 3Toss the maftoul with the remaining oil, cumin and a little salt, then steam over the simmering broth or cook in some of the broth until tender.
- 4Toss the maftoul with ghee and a ladle of broth. Pile on a platter with chicken, chickpeas and onions, and serve more broth on the side.
Serve it like this
Pile maftoul on a big platter with chicken, chickpeas and onions on top and a bowl of broth to spoon over.
