Skhina

This is a very traditional Moroccan Jewish recipe often made for the sabbath on Saturday's.

Skhina

Preparation
20 Minutes
Cooking
6 Hours
Portion
8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef - an arm roast works well
  • 1 potato per person
  • 1 sweet potato per person
  • 1 egg per person
  • 1/2 clove of garlic, separated and skin removed
  • 4 beef feet ( optional )
  • 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinamom
  • 1/2 cup wheat berries or barley (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Trim beef roast of any excess fat.

Step 2

Peel and quarter all vegetables.

Step 3

Add the beef, vegetables, chickpeas, garlic cloves (do not chop - add whole), beef feet, and all spices to a slow cooker. Mix well to combine everything.

Step 4

Wrap barley or wheatberries in a piece of cheesecloth and tie with a sting. Add to the slow cooker.

Step 5

Add enough water to cover the meat.

Step 6

Nestle the eggs into the slow cooker. Note the eggs should be in the shell and uncooked.

Step 7

Turn the slow cooker to low and cook for at least 6 hours but this can easily be left for 12-15 hours.

Step 8

When you're ready to serve remove the meat, vegetables and chickpeas.

Step 9

You may need to transfer the remaining liquid to a pan, turning heat on high to reduce to a thicker sauce.

Step 10

This can be eaten with a fork or bread as with other traditional Moroccan dishes.