Harira

Name: Harira
Yield: serves 10
Ingredients: 2 marrow bones, washed (optional); 1 pound lamb or beef, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound small whole onions, peeled, or 2 large ones, coarsely chopped; 1 cup chickpeas or beans (haricot, navy, or fava), soaked overnight; 3/4 cup large brown lentils, washed; 1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped; 4 stalks celery with leaves, diced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads or powder; Salt; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup rice or crushed vermicelli (optional); 3/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 3 lemons, cut into wedges

December 9, 2011

This is the much-loved national soup of Morocco. During the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset, the smell permeates the streets as every household prepares its own version to be eaten when the sound of the cannon signals the breaking of the fast at sunset. It is eaten with dates and honeyed cakes. A particular feature is the way it is given what is described in Morocco as a “velvety” touch by stirring in a yeasty batter or simply flour mixed with water.

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