Libyan Imbakbaka (Chicken Pasta Stew)

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to the pan and sauté 1 chopped white onion.
  2. 2Add 2-3 grated garlic cloves.
  3. 3Add 4 tbsp tomato paste.
  4. 4Add 1/2 tsp of each of the following: coriander, cinnamon, caraway seeds, cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp cumin and nutmeg; 1/2 tsp paprika and turmeric; salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Mix well and cook until fragrant.
  6. 6Add 265g of diced chicken thigh and cook until browned.
  7. 7Add 10 sliced jalapeños.
  8. 8Add around 100ml of water.
  9. 9Add 200-220g of dry macaroni or ditalini.
  10. 10Simmer with a lid until the pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 tsp coriander
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp caraway seeds
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cumin
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 265 g chicken thigh
  • 10 sliced jalapeños
  • 100 ml water
  • 200 g dry macaroni or ditalini

Equipment

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