Libyan Imbakbaka (Chicken Pasta Stew)

12 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to the pan and sauté 1 chopped white onion.
  2. 2Add olive oil to the pan and sauté 1 chopped white onion.
  3. 3Add olive oil to the pan and sauté 1 chopped white onion.
  4. 4Add 2-3 grated garlic cloves.
  5. 5Add 2-3 grated garlic cloves.
  6. 6Add 2-3 grated garlic cloves.
  7. 7Add 4 tbsp tomato paste.
  8. 8Add 4 tbsp tomato paste.
  9. 9Add 4 tbsp tomato paste.
  10. 10Add 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.
  11. 11Add 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.
  12. 12Add 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.
  13. 13Mix well and cook until fragrant.
  14. 14Mix well and cook until fragrant.
  15. 15Mix well and cook until fragrant.
  16. 16Add 265g of diced chicken thigh and cook until browned.
  17. 17Add 265g of diced chicken thigh and cook until browned.
  18. 18Add 265g of diced chicken thigh and cook until browned.
  19. 19Add 10 sliced jalapeños.
  20. 20Add 10 sliced jalapeños.
  21. 21Add 10 sliced jalapeños.
  22. 22Add around 100ml of water.
  23. 23Add around 100ml of water.
  24. 24Add around 100ml of water.
  25. 25Add 200-220g of dry macaroni or ditalini.
  26. 26Add 200-220g of dry macaroni or ditalini.
  27. 27Add 200-220g of dry macaroni or ditalini.
  28. 28Simmer with a lid until the pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  29. 29Simmer with a lid until the pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  30. 30Simmer with a lid until the pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

frying panwooden spatulagraterspoonbowl