Name: Authentic Rghaif bil Khoudnjine wal Bakoula Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Chicken Filling (Khoudnjine):**; 5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small cubes; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 cup water; *For the Fried Dough Balls (Bakoula):**; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm water (approx.); Vegetable oil for deep frying; *For the Syrup:**; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional); *For the Rghaif Pastry:**; 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)

Rghaif bil Khoudnjine wal Bakoula 🇲🇦 Morocco

Flaky pastry filled with chicken and fried dough balls

Pastry Savory

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Phyllo dough chicken fried dough balls spices

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