World Cup cooking project - 32 nations, 1 kitchen

My wife and I are making at least one dish from each nation participating in the world cup.  I have a blog with photos at 32nations1kitchen.blogspot.com.  An example:

Tonight: Algeria



Algerian Harira - a traditional north African dish eaten during the month of Ramadan to break the fast and on other special occasions.



I soaked the chickpeas/garbanzo beans overnight.  I cooked and rinsed them, then prepared the stew.



I cut a pound of lamb



I heated olive oil, browned the lamb, and sauteed the onions and celery.







Added saffron, turmeric, fresh ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper tomatoes and chicken stock at intervals of a few minutes.  Simmered for 45 minutes.



Added chickpeas and lentils simmered for 20 minutes.



Added a thickener of tomato paste, flour, and water.  Simmered another 20 minutes until lentils are tender.



Serve with fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, and a lemon wedge.






Results:  Great success!  We haven't had much exposure to North African food before.  This is a spicy, flavorful stew.  We shared it at a small dinner party and it was a hit.  It is being added to the recipe book and we'd be happy to eat Algerian food again.

great idea crash, look foward to the other cuisines, cameron

That looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.
I am going to have to Google Algerian recipies now.
Glad I just ate dinner or I would be going absolutely crazy!!!!

great idea crash, look foward to the other cuisines, cameron

I'd have to second this! That's an awesome idea!!!
I am looking forward to your next recipe.

~Damian