Mar 13, 2026
Palestinian Maftoul (Hand-Rolled Couscous)
Ingredients:Maftoul: 1 kg of fresh or high-quality dried Maftoul.Chicken: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces.The Stew (Yakhni): 1 kg red onions (sliced), 2 cups boiled chickpeas, pumpkin cubes, carrots, and chicken broth.The “Daqqa” (Seasoning): Finely chopped onion, dried dill seeds (Ein Jaradeh), green chili, salt, and cumin.Spices: Caraway (essential), allspice, cinnamon, and salt
Instructions:Steaming: Cook the Maftoul using a steamer pot over the boiling stew until tender.The Stew: Sauté onions in olive oil, then add chickpeas, pumpkin, carrots, chicken broth, and spices. Simmer until vegetables are soft.The Daqqa: Mash the seasoning ingredients together and tuck them inside the Maftoul while steaming to infuse the authentic flavor.Serving: Lightly moisten the Maftoul with broth and ghee, then top with chicken and the vegetable stew.
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