Rfissa facts for kids
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| Type | Tharid |
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| Place of origin | Morocco |
| Main ingredients | msemmen, chicken, lentils, fenugreek, ras el hanout |
| 901 kcal (3772 kJ) | |
| Other information | Sodium 1,437 mg, protein 37 g, vitamin A 6%, calcium 7%, vitamin C 12%, iron 50% |
Rfissa (Arabic: رفيسة) is a delicious and traditional Moroccan dish. People often serve it during special celebrations and important family events.
What is Rfissa?
Rfissa is a hearty and flavorful stew. It is made with tender chicken and healthy lentils. A special spice blend called ras el hanout gives it a unique taste.
Key Ingredients
The base of Rfissa is usually a type of Moroccan flatbread. This can be msemmen, meloui, or even day-old bread. These breads are torn into small pieces. They soak up the rich sauce from the chicken and lentils.
A very important ingredient in Rfissa is fenugreek seeds. In the Amazigh language, these seeds are called tifiḍas. In Arabic, they are known as helba. Fenugreek adds a distinct flavor to the dish.
A Special Meal
Rfissa is often served to women who have just had a baby. It is seen as a comforting and nourishing meal. It helps them feel strong and recover after childbirth.
A Dish with History
The dish Rfissa comes from an older Arab dish called tharid (ثريد). People say that tharid was a favorite dish of the Prophet Muhammad. This shows that Rfissa has very old roots in Arab and Moroccan cooking traditions.
For a long time, Rfissa was mostly a home-cooked meal. It was popular in rural areas of Morocco. Because of this, it did not appear in Moroccan cookbooks until the 1990s. Many early cookbooks were written by people from cities like Fez. They focused more on city recipes.
