Cheese Tajine – Ingredients and Preparation Method

Cheese Tajine – Ingredients and Preparation Method

Cheese Tajine is a famous dish, particularly in Morocco and Algeria. It is a very rich and flavorful dish. The recipe has spread to other countries such as Libya and Tunisia, and its preparation method varies from one country to another. It can be made with chicken, potatoes, or meat. This dish is highly nutritious, containing a large amount of protein and carbohydrates.

In this article from Arabicook.com, we will provide the ingredients and preparation method for Cheese Tajine.

Ingredients for Cheese Tajine:

• Chicken pieces, cut into cubes.
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped.
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely minced.
• 1 teaspoon of salt.
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
• 2½ cups of water.
• 1½ tablespoons of ghee.

For the mixture:

• ½ kilogram of potatoes.
• 5 medium-sized eggs.
• 300 grams of soft cheese.
• A bunch of finely chopped parsley.
• A pinch of salt (to taste).

Preparation Method for Cheese Tajine:

1. Cook the chicken:

   • In a large pot, heat a little ghee and sauté the onion and garlic until golden. Add the salt, black pepper, and spices, stirring well until the onion and garlic become golden brown.
   • Add the cubed chicken to the pot, reduce the heat, and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
   • Pour enough water into the pot to cover the chicken pieces. Cover the pot and let the chicken cook until tender.

2. Prepare the potatoes:

   • Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Drain them well.
   • Fry the potato cubes in oil or ghee, as preferred. In a separate pot, add the fried potatoes and cheese, stirring together until the cheese melts.

3. Combine the ingredients:

   • Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove the pieces from the first pot, cut them into smaller pieces, and add them to the potato and cheese mixture.
   • Add the chopped parsley, the remaining broth, and the eggs (beaten beforehand), then mix everything together.

4. Bake the tajine:

   • Grease the bottom of a baking dish with oil or ghee, then pour in the mixture.
   • Place the dish in the oven at 180°C (350°F).
   • When the surface turns golden and the broth is absorbed, remove the dish from the oven and cut the tajine into equal-sized squares.

Serve hot, garnished with some green olives.