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 Algerian - Chicken Tagine With Potato Cheese Croquettes (Algeria)
adapted from Mediterranean Cooking
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Description
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Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 Pounds Chicken -- cut up
- 2 Tablespoons Clarified Butter
- 2 Medium Onions -- grated
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne
- 1 Clove Garlic -- finely chopped
- 1 Can Chickpeas -- drained
- Salt And Pepper -- to taste
- ~~ Croquettes -- ~~
- 2 Pounds Potatoes -- peeled and quartered
- Salt -- to taste
- 2 Medium Eggs
- 2/3 Cup Gruyere Cheese -- grated
- 1 Small Onion -- grated
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley -- chopped
- 1 Pinch Nutmeg
- Pepper -- to taste
- Flour -- for dredging
- Oil -- for frying
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Directions
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Saute chicken in hot butter until golden brown on all sides. Add onions, spices and garlic. Cook covered 5 minutes. Add chickpeas and 1 cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil, Simmer , covered one hour. Meanwhile, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and run through ricer. Allow to cool. Combine with croquette ingredients. Form into 2 inch rounds. Dredge in flour. Fry in 4-5 tablespoons of oil until golden brown. Arrange chicken in a deep bowl. Pour sauce over chicken and surround with hot croquettes.
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Serves
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6
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Time to Make
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0:00
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