Chorba Frik

Method7 steps · about 2 hr 55 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a pressure cooker, brown the meat in olive oil (3 tablespoons).

   Uses ¾ lb lamb (cut into pieces) · 3 tablespoons olive oil

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the garlic (2 cloves), scallions (2), tomatoes (3), and celery (1) to meat. Add half the cilantro leaves and tomato paste (2 tablespoons). Add the chickpeas (½ cup), stir and sauté over low heat covered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Uses 2 cloves garlic · 2 scallions · 3 tomatoes · 1 stalk celery (with leaves) · ½ bunch chopped cilantro · 2 tablespoons tomato paste · ½ cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the spices, salt, bay leaf (1), mint and hot water (8 cups). Increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.

   Uses 1 teaspoon paprika (and/or chili powder) · ½ teaspoon cinnamon · 1 teaspoon ground coriander · ½ teaspoon ground ginger · Pepper · Salt · 1 bay leaf · 1 tablespoon dried mint

4. 4

   Step 4: Lock the pressure cooker and cook on medium heat for 1 hour.

   Pressure cook · 60 minUses seasoned lamb and chickpea soup

5. 5

   Step 5: Release pressure according to the cooker instructions before opening. Check the amount of liquid and add a little boiling water if necessary.

   Uses pressure-cooked soup · a little additional boiling water, if necessary

6. 6

   Step 6: Add frik into the pan and cook for 10 to 15 minutes over low to medium heat, stirring regularly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

   Cook freekeh · 15 minUses 1 cup freekeh (rinsed and drained)

7. 7

   Step 7: Turn off the heat and add remaining cilantro.

   Uses remaining ½ bunch chopped cilantro