Dajaj Ma Jawz Recipes

DAJAJ MUHAMMARA

Steps:

• Prepare the marinade by whirling the ingredients in a blender or whisk by hand.
• Rub most of the marinade all over the whole chicken or chicken parts, saving some marinade for basting.
• Cook the chicken in manner preferred, basting with additional spice paste.
• Serving suggestion: I served the chicken (boneless chicken thighs) over a bed of whole wheat couscous accompanied by a simple loose leaf salad.
• Servings estimated. Cooking time will vary.

DAJAJ MA' JAWZ

Steps:

• Place chicken in a pot and cover halfway with water; add half of the chopped onions, the carrots, 1/4 cup of the parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
• Remove chicken and take the meat off the bone, cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
• Strain the chicken stock and set aside. Mix the walnuts with the paprika and set aside.
• Brown the chicken pieces in the butter. Add the remaining onions, the chicken stock, the cinnamon, cloves, baharat, and bay leaves.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaves, then set on a serving platter, and garnish with the walnut and paprika mixture.
• Decorate with the remaining parsley and cilantro.
• Serve with rice and pita bread.