Back to UseMorocco
Recipeother

Moroccan Dafina

this is a sephardic meat stew that is enjoyed on shabbat (our day of rest). although i'm an ashkenazi jew, i've always loved this on shabbat, especially when my sister makes it. don't worry if you don't know what kouclas is, once you see the ingredients for it, you'll understand what it is, even if you don't understand the definition of the word. each ingredient is also served in separate dishes (eg potatoes, eggs, etc). it looks like a banquet meal like that.

complex17 ingredients11 preparation steps
Map Nearby

Ingredients

  • dried garbanzo beans
  • oil
  • yellow onions
  • beef bones with marrow
  • chuck roast
  • potatoes
  • sweet potato
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • eggs
  • rice
  • egg
  • nutmeg
  • black pepper

Preparation

  1. 1let chickpeas soak overnight , and then drain
  2. 2heat oil in a large pot
  3. 3saute onions until translucent , about 5 minutes
  4. 4add the chickpeas , meat , potatoes , sweet potato , and spices , without sauteing them
  5. 5add the bones
  6. 6add enough water cover everything
  7. 7in a large bowl mix the ricwe with the beaten egg , add spices and gently mix
  8. 8wrap it in a cheesclothe , and add it to the stew
  9. 9add the eggs , and let it come to a boil
  10. 10let it simmer overnight , and continue to simmer until ready to serve for lunch
  11. 11the water used to cover the stew and kouclas will eventually become a thick gravy sauce to serve over each individual dish