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Kesra

(Khobz F'tir, Aghrum Aquran, Arekhsas, كسرة)

Kesra or khobz f'tir is a traditional flatbread that is used as a daily bread. The dough consists of semolina, oil, salt, and water, and typically contains no yeast. Unlike the similar khobz el dar, kesra is not baked, but cooked on a tagine or on the stove.


It is recommended to pair kesra with an Algerian chicken and freekeh soup called chorba.

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Chorba frik

The traditional soup known as chorba frik is one of the staples of Algerian diet. It is a tomato-based soup made with meat, chickpeas, and an ancient grain called freekeh ... Read more

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