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Somali Maraq Digaag

Saif Al Deen Odeh
Maraq Digaag is a delicious Somali chicken stew made with chicken, vegetables, and aromatic xawash spices. It's often served with rice or bread, boasting a rich and savory flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine North African, Somali
Servings 5
Calories 611 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds of Chicken Drumstick, Thigh, Breast
  • 4 cloves of Garlic
  • 2 medium-sized Red Onion
  • 1 medium-sized Green Bell Pepper
  • 3 medium-sized Tomatoes processed
  • ½ cup of Coriander Leaves processed
  • 2 tablespoons of Tomato Paste
  • 1-2 tablespoons of Xawash Spice adjust to taste
  • 1 large-sized Potatoes diced
  • 2 medium-sized Carrots sliced
  • 3-4 cups of Water for stew consistency
  • 2-3 tablespoons of Vegetable Oil

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, blend tomatoes, coriander leaves, red onion, garlic, and bell pepper into a puree and set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a cooking pot and add chicken, stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Add Xawash spices to the chicken and give it a quick stir.
  • Combine the green puree with the chicken, gently mixing to combine.
  • Pour 3-4 cups of water into the pot, stirring gently. Once boiling, adjust to low heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes of simmering, add tomato paste to the pot and give it a quick stir.
  • In a separate pan, pan-fry potatoes and carrots in vegetable oil. Partially cook them since the rest will be done through the simmering process.
  • Transfer the partially fried potatoes and carrots into the stew.
  • Let the stew simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  • Serve the Maraq Digaag with rice or bread and enjoy!

Notes

  • Add more water if the stew has a thick consistency
  • If you desire a spicier flavor, incorporate red chili pepper when combining the remaining ingredients in the food processor.

Nutrition

Serving: 5gCalories: 611kcalCarbohydrates: 48.2gProtein: 17.4gFat: 41.7gSaturated Fat: 8.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 1106mgFiber: 6.3gSugar: 11gCalcium: 196mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Maraq Digaag, Somalian Chicken Stew
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