Stew
Chtitha Djej

Chtitha Djej

Algeria

60Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

A fiery, deeply red Algerian chicken stew built on paprika, garlic and tomato, the kind of quick weeknight tajine found in kitchens across the north.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
Ingredients
Chicken pieces1 kg
Onion1
Garlic5 cloves
Tomatoes, grated3
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Paprika2 tbsp
Cayenne or harissa1 tsp
Ground caraway1 tsp
Bay leaf1
Vegetable oil4 tbsp
Salt and black pepperto taste

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