Chorba Frik (Algerian Barley Soup) - African Recipe

Chorba Frik (Algerian Barley Soup)

Updated on 03/22/2025

Chorba Frik is a traditional Algerian barley soup, often consumed during the holy month of Ramadan. It is a hearty, comforting dish, filled with tender lamb, vegetables, and frik - a type of crushed green wheat. The soup is spiced with ras el hanout, a quintessential North African spice blend, and finished with a generous squeeze of lemon. Traditionally, Chorba Frik is served with Bourek, a crispy, stuffed pastry, and enjoyed in communal settings, bringing families together after a day of fasting.

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lbs) Lamb (Agneau) (Choose a cut suitable for slow-cooking, like shoulder or stewing chunks.)
• 100g (3.5 oz) Frik (Crushed green wheat) (Frik lends a unique, nutty flavor and hearty texture to the soup.)
• 2 teaspoons Ras el Hanout (This North African spice blend combines many spices, including cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, to deliver a warm, aromatic flavor profile.)

Instructions

No instructions available.