Berkoukes · African Food Network

Berkoukes · African Food Network

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Berkoukes is both a pasta and the dish made from it. The pasta is hand-rolled semolina in small balls, larger than couscous and smaller than a pea, and the…

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Ingredients

  • 500 g berkoukes, or small ball-shaped pasta
  • 250 g beef, cubed
  • 100 g quedid, diced (optional)
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 courgette, diced
  • 1 large potato, diced
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Harissa or dersa, or any hot pepper paste, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • A pinch of ground caraway
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley and coriander
  • A generous handful or two of green peas
  • A handful of precooked chickpeas
  • A handful of brown lentils
  • Olive oil, or smen
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • About 2.5 litres water

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