Name: Authentic Rghaif bil Khoudnjine wal Zaalouk Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Chicken Filling (Khoudnjine):**; 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt to taste; *For the Zaalouk (Eggplant Salad):**; 2 medium eggplants (about 1.5 lbs / 700g); 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; *For Assembly:**; 1 package (16 oz / 450g) phyllo dough, thawed; 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil); Vegetable oil, for pan-frying

Rghaif bil Khoudnjine wal Zaalouk 🇲🇦 Morocco

Flaky pastry filled with chicken and eggplant salad

Pastry Savory

Made with

Phyllo dough chicken zaalouk spices

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