Global kitchen: algeria

Baked Cheese and Spinach (Slk Fel Kousha)
Ingredients

2 Pounds Spinach - chopped
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion - finely chopped
1/2 Pound Ground Beef
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1/2 Cup Water
2 Ounces Gruyere Cheese - grated
2 Tablespoons Parsley - finely chopped

Method
Cook spinach in small amount of water for three minutes. Drain and press out excess liquid. Heat oil in pan, add onion and meat. Stir fry , adding salt and pepper for three minutes. Add water and spinach and cook for five minutes. Put mixture in baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
Serves: 6

Chicken with Chick Peas and Lemon

Ingredients
2 Cloves Garlic - chopped
Salt And Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/2 Teaspoon Saffron
1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
1 Large Chicken - cut into pieces
1 Stick Cinnamon
1 Bunch Parsley - chopped
1 Bunch Cilantro - chopped
3 Medium Green Onion - chopped
1 Can Chick Peas
1 Small Red Onion - chopped
1 Lemon Lemon Juice

Method
Combine garlic, salt, pepper, ginger and saffron; add 1/2 butter and stir well; rub all over chicken; allow to marinate overnight; put chicken in large pan; add 1/2 parsley and cilantro, green onions, cinnamon stick and just enough water to cover; bring to boil, simmer 1 hour. Melt remaining butter and saute red onion until well browned; remove chicken from pan; add onion, chick peas and remaining herbs to the remaining liquid, simmer until liquid is reduced to a sauce; add lemon juice, remove from heat; discard the cinnamon, pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with remaining parsley and cilantro; serve.
Serves: 4

Spiced potato cakes

Ingredients 
2 Pounds Mashed Potato
1 Tablespoon Paprika
2 Teaspoons Cumin
1 Pinch Cayenne
Salt And Pepper
1 Bunch Cilantro — chopped
3 Medium Eggs
Oil

Method
In a large bowl mix potatoes with the spices, cilantro, eggs and seasonings. Form mixture into patties. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Heat a shallow layer of oil in a frying pan, add the cakes in batches and fry until crisp and brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve.
Serves : 4