Chakhchoukha

Chakhchoukha is a flavorful Algerian stew consisting of torn pieces of a thin, round flatbread known as rougag, and marqa – a stew made with diced lamb, tomatoes, chickpeas, onions, and flavorings such as cumin, ras el hanout, caraway, galangal, lavender, and red chili peppers. The dish is especially popular at celebrations and festivities. It is believed that the dish was invented by shepherds who needed a hearty meal when they came home on cold nights. The name of the dish can be roughly translated to torn flatbread, referring to the key ingredient of chakhchoukha.