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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.
مدة الإعداد 25 دقائق
مدة الطبخ 45 دقائق
الوقت الكلي 1 ساعة 10 دقائق
الحصص: 5 أشخاص
وجبة: main course
مطبخ: algerian, North African
الكالوري: 460

المقادير
  

For the White Sauce: 300g 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: 500g 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.

ملاحظات

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