# Libyan Imbakbaka (Chicken Pasta Stew)

A Libyan chicken pasta stew with a spicy tomato base, influenced by Italian minestrone.

- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Add olive oil to the pan and sauté 1 chopped white onion.
2. Add 2-3 grated garlic cloves.
3. Add 4 tbsp tomato paste.
4. Add 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. Mix well and cook until fragrant.
6. Add 265g of diced chicken thigh and cook until browned.
7. Add 10 sliced jalapeños.
8. Add around 100ml of water.
9. Add 200-220g of dry macaroni or ditalini.
10. Simmer with a lid until the pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

## Equipment

- frying pan
- wooden spatula
- grater
- spoon
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP86YHGr9/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b77bf250-f850-40d8-bcf3-b4952e03fe1b
- Extracted: 2025-05-04

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