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 đźŤ— How to Make Rfissa – A Moroccan Healer on a Plate


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🛑 Cultural Note: Rfissa is purely Moroccan. Though it's not as internationally known as couscous or tagine, it's a treasured traditional dish—especially served to new mothers for healing. Anyone claiming it otherwise is missing its true origin story.


 

🧂 The Spice Mix – What Makes Rfissa So Unique

Rfissa’s magic is in its warm, spiced broth. You’ll need:

  • 1 ½ tsp ground fenugreek (or soaked whole seeds)

  • 1 tsp ras el hanout (Moroccan spice mix)

  • 1 tsp ginger

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • A pinch of saffron threads

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 small cinnamon stick

  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil

🍽️ Ingredients (Basic Rfissa Recipe)

  • 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)

  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped

  • 1 cup lentils

  • 2 cups soaked fenugreek seeds (for traditional healing version)

  • 1 bunch fresh coriander + parsley, chopped

  • Water or chicken broth (about 1.5 liters)

  • Homemade or store-bought msemen, rghaif, or trid (shredded flatbread)

đź‘©‍🍳 Step-by-Step: How to Make Traditional Rfissa

  1. Prepare the Broth

    • In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Add chopped onions, chicken, and all your spices.

    • Stir well and let it cook for 5–10 minutes to brown the chicken and release the aromas.

  2. Add the Legumes

    • Add soaked lentils (and fenugreek if using). Stir everything together.

  3. Simmer

    • Pour in your water or broth. Cover and simmer on low heat for 45–60 minutes, until chicken is tender and the sauce thickens slightly.

  4. Layer & Serve

    • On a large plate, lay down your shredded flatbread (trid/msemen).

    • Ladle the hot broth and chicken mixture over it, making sure it soaks in beautifully.

📸 A Peek at the Final Dish


Aromatic, healing, and deeply comforting.

đź’¬ Did You Try It?

I’d love to know if you gave this recipe a try! Was it your first time making Rfissa? Did it remind you of something homemade? Let me know how it turned out in the comments—and if you snapped a photo, don’t be shy, share it! 📸💛

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