Moghrabieh with Black Seeds – How to Prepare Moghrabieh with Black Seeds

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Moghrabieh with Black Seeds – How to Prepare Moghrabieh with Black Seeds

Moghrabieh with Black Seeds is a delicious dish with high nutritional value. It is easy to prepare, taking about 35 minutes for preparation and 90 minutes for cooking. Below are the ingredients and step-by-step instructions for serving four people.

Ingredients for Moghrabieh with Black Seeds:

Moghrabieh with Black Seeds

 

  • 1 kg of Moghrabieh (Lebanese couscous)
  • 500 g of chickpeas
  • 500 g of chicken breast (skin removed)
  • 1 kg of small-sized onions
  • 200 g of butter
  • 2 chicken stock cubes
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon of mixed spices
  • 1 teaspoon of cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black seeds (Nigella seeds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Moroccan spices
  • Salt (to taste)

Preparation Steps:

  1. Cook the Moghrabieh:

    • Place the Moghrabieh in a pot and cover it with water.
    • Bring it to a boil over medium heat and cook until the Moghrabieh becomes tender, then drain and set aside.

  2. Prepare the Onions:

    • In a separate pot, add the small onions and cover with salted water.
    • Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until the onions become tender. Drain and set aside.

  3. Cook the Chicken:

    • In another pot, place the chicken breast and cover it with water.
    • Add Moroccan spices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, black seeds, and chicken stock cubes.
    • Cook over medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked.

  4. Shred the Chicken:

    • Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot and let it cool.
    • Shred the chicken into slices and set aside. Reserve the chicken broth for later use.

  5. Sauté the Moghrabieh:

    • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
    • Add the cooked Moghrabieh and stir for about 5 minutes until it's well coated with the butter.

  6. Combine the Ingredients:

    • Add the cooked chickpeas and shredded chicken to the Moghrabieh, and stir for another 5 minutes.

  7. Add the Broth and Onions:

    • Pour the reserved chicken broth over the Moghrabieh mixture.
    • Add the cooked onions and adjust the salt to taste.

  8. Simmer:

    • Reduce the heat to low and let the dish simmer for about 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

  9. Serve:

    • Once done, transfer the Moghrabieh with black seeds to a serving dish and present it hot.

Enjoy your Moghrabieh with Black Seeds, a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for family gatherings or special occasions! Bon appétit!

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