Rouz jerbi (Djerba-style rice)

Method

1. 1

   Fry the chicken with the spring onion in the oil until it changes colour, then add the soaked chickpeas and diced carrots.

2. 2

   Add the Djerba spices (tabel, cumin, harissa) and the salt, and stir well so the ingredients take on the flavour.

3. 3

   Add a suitable amount of water and cook over medium heat until the chicken and chickpeas are partly cooked.

4. 4

   Add the washed rice to the broth and stir gently, then adjust the water to suit the amount of rice and cook, covered, over low heat until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed all the flavours.

5. 5

   Serve the rouz jerbi hot. It is one of the best-known dishes of the island of Djerba, famous for its fluffy, separate grains rich with vegetables and chicken, and a staple of Djerban family gatherings.