- Chicken, lentils and fenugreek seeds
- Ras el hanout, ginger, turmeric and garlic
- Shredded msemen (the griddle flatbread) as the base
Rfissa
Rfissa: chicken with lentils over shredded msemen. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Rfissa is chicken stewed with lentils, fenugreek and ras el hanout, served over shredded msemen flatbread that soaks up the broth. It is the traditional meal for new mothers (fenugreek is believed to restore strength) and a fixture of family celebrations.
The msemen is torn by hand into ribbons, the chicken and lentils are piled on top, and the broth is ladled over everything. It is eaten communally, like tagine.
Key ingredients
Where to try it
- Rabat and Casablanca family restaurants.
- Feast days and celebrations across the north and center.
- Some Marrakech riad restaurants serve it on request.