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Moroccan Urfissa with chicken, lentils and semolina crepes
Traditional Moroccan Urfissa: chicken marinated with spices and saffron, broth flavored with onions, lentils and fava beans, ultra‑thin semolina crepes cut into strips, hard‑boiled eggs, fried almonds. A comforting dish, rich in flavors and textures, ideal for a convivial meal.
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Critical Success Points
- • Chicken marination with saffron
- • Cooking the chicken in the broth
- • Cooking lentils and fava beans until tender
- • Consistency of the crepe batter (neither too liquid nor too thick)
- • Quick cooking of the crepes to prevent tearing
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • The frying oil is very hot; use kitchen gloves.
- • The oven reaches 190 °C; wear oven mitts when moving the dish.
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