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Tajine El Medgoug
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Authentic Algerian Tajine El Medgoug

A luxurious traditional Algerian dish of spiced minced meat stuffed with hard-boiled eggs, cooked in a rich chickpea white sauce.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 5 أشخاص
Course: main course
Cuisine: algerian, North African
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • == For the White Sauce ==
  • 300 g Lamb or Beef Chunk for base flavor
  • 1 large Onion finely grated
  • 1 tbsp Smen or Clarified Butter
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Chickpeas pre-soaked overnight
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 cups Hot Water
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish
  • == For the Meat and Egg Rolls ==
  • 500 g Lean Minced Beef or Lamb
  • 4 to 5 Hard-Boiled Eggs peeled
  • 1 small Raw Egg for binding
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs optional

Method
 

  1. Prepare the White Sauce Base: Melt ghee and oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Sauté the meat chunk and grated onion until translucent. Add salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Add pre-soaked chickpeas and 3 cups of hot water. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, mix minced meat, garlic, chopped parsley, raw egg, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Knead thoroughly with your hands until smooth and cohesive.
  3. Form the Egg Rolls: Divide the minced meat mixture into equal portions. Flatten a portion onto parchment paper, place a peeled hard-boiled egg in the center, and wrap the meat mixture completely around it, sealing all edges.
  4. Simmer the Rolls: Gently place the meat rolls into the simmering sauce. Lower the heat, cover, and let cook for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  5. Slice and Serve: Remove rolls, let cool for 5 minutes, and slice into rounds. Arrange in a dish, pour the chickpea sauce over top, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Pro Recipe Notes (الملاحظات):
Seal Tightly: Make sure to seal the minced meat tightly around the hard-boiled eggs so they do not separate while simmering in the sauce.
Searing for Extra Flavor: You can lightly sear the meat rolls in a skillet with a tablespoon of butter before placing them in the sauce for enhanced color and rich flavor.
Perfect Slicing: Allow the meat rolls to cool for 5 minutes after removing them from the pot before slicing with a sharp serrated knife to ensure clean, beautiful cross-sections.
Nutrition Information - Per Serving (القيمة الطاقوية):
Calories: 460 kcal
Protein: 38 g
Total Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 680 mg