Rechta is a dish of thin, handmade noodles served with a fragrant chicken stew cooked with turnips, chickpeas, onions, and lightly spiced with cinnamon, black pepper, and ras el hanout. Originating in Algiers and the northern regions of Algeria, Rechta is a cherished meal during Eid, weddings, and winter celebrations. The noodles, traditionally made from semolina flour, are steamed like couscous before being gently mixed with the savory broth. This dish blends Ottoman, Berber, and Maghrebi culinary influences and represents comfort and hospitality in urban Algerian homes.

Common variations include versions with lamb or vegetarian stews during leaner times.

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