Traditional Moroccan Rfissa with Shredded Pancakes and Chicken

Traditional Moroccan Rfissa with Shredded Pancakes and Chicken

Rfissa is a traditional Moroccan dish made with shredded pancakes, chicken, and a flavorful broth. It is often served during special occasions and holidays. The pancakes are made with a simple batter of flour, water, and spices, and then shredded into thin strips. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful broth made with onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric. The shredded pancakes and chicken are then combined with the broth and simmered until the pancakes are tender and the broth has thickened. Rfissa is typically served with a side of pickled vegetables.

Ingredients

For the pancakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the chicken:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth

For the broth:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth

Steps

1. To make the pancakes, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add the water, whisking until a smooth batter forms. Stir in the olive oil.
2. Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Grease the griddle or pan with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle or pan for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
3. Remove the pancakes from the griddle or pan and let them cool. Once cool, shred the pancakes into thin strips.
4. To make the chicken, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and brown the chicken breasts on all sides. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set aside.
5. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened.
6. Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the chicken breasts back to the pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them into bite-sized pieces.
8. Add the shredded chicken and shredded pancakes to the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the pancakes are tender and the broth has thickened.
9. Serve the rfissa hot with a side of pickled vegetables.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
• If you don't have a griddle or frying pan, you can cook the pancakes in a large skillet.
• To make the rfissa ahead of time, cook the chicken and pancakes and shred them. Then, store the chicken and pancakes in separate containers in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve the rfissa, combine the chicken and pancakes in a pot and simmer until the pancakes are tender and the broth has thickened.
• Rfissa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

FAQs

What is rfissa?

Rfissa is a traditional Moroccan dish made with shredded pancakes, chicken, and a flavorful broth. It is often served during special occasions and holidays.

How do I make rfissa?

To make rfissa, you will need to make the pancakes, cook the chicken, and make the broth. Once you have made these components, you can combine them in a pot and simmer until the pancakes are tender and the broth has thickened.

What are the ingredients in rfissa?

The ingredients in rfissa are flour, water, baking powder, salt, olive oil, chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth.

How do I serve rfissa?

Rfissa is typically served with a side of pickled vegetables.