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Traditional Algerian Mkfen Fi Hdjer Yemah Recipe
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Traditional Algerian Mkfen Fi Hdjer Yemah Recipe

Master the traditional Algerian Mkfen Fi Hdjer Yemah recipe. Hard-boiled eggs wrapped in seasoned ground meat spheres and simmered in a golden cinnamon chickpea broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main course, main dish
Cuisine: algerian, Mediterranean, North African
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Meat Shell:
  • 1 lb 450g Lean ground beef or lamb
  • 4 Hard-boiled eggs peeled and dried
  • 1 Small yellow onion finely grated and drained
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • Golden Sauce:
  • 1 Small yellow onion grated
  • 2 tbsp Clarified butter Smen
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 Cup pre-cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 Cups boiling water

Method
 

  1. Sauté grated onion in smen, add cinnamon stick, pepper, salt, chickpeas, and boiling water to make a simmering broth.
  2. Mix ground meat with grated onion, egg yolk, cinnamon, pepper, salt, and fresh parsley until smooth.
  3. Wrap equal portions of ground meat tightly around dry hard-boiled eggs to seal completely.
  4. Gently simmer the spheres in the broth on medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Slice in half lengthwise, arrange on a platter, spoon chickpea sauce over top, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

 
Dry the boiled eggs with paper towels before wrapping so the ground meat adheres tightly.
Use a sharp knife to cut each ball in half cleanly without cracking the yolk.
📊 Nutrition Information (Per Serving Approx.):
Calories: 390 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Sodium: 540mg
Fiber: 2.5g