Rechta (Algerian Noodles with Chicken)

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh rechta noodles (or fine vermicelli)
• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 turnips, quartered
• 2 zucchini, halved
• 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tsp saffron threads
• 5 cups water or chicken stock
• 3 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

1. 1Brown the chicken with onions in a large pot.
2. 2Add cinnamon stick, saffron, and water; bring to a simmer.
3. 3Cover and cook 20 minutes, then add turnips and chickpeas and cook 15 minutes.
4. 4Add zucchini and simmer 10 more minutes until all vegetables and chicken are tender.
5. 5Steam the noodles until tender, then toss with melted butter.
6. 6Mound the noodles on a platter, top with chicken and vegetables, and moisten with broth.

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