Cornish Hen Vermicelli: Shaaria B'd Djaaj Recipe

Name: Cornish Hen Vermicelli: Shaaria B'd Djaaj
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound vermicelli (called chaa'ria or shaarya), broken into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish game hens, cut into 8 pieces; 2 medium onions, diced; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 3 cups water; 1 cup fresh green peas; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 6 flat-leaf parsley sprigs, chopped; 2 to 3 bay leaves; Pinch saffron; 1 cup canned, drained chickpeas, rinsed

Servings: persons

1 pound vermicelli (called chaa'ria or shaarya), broken into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish game hens, cut into 8 pieces
2 medium onions, diced
1 medium tomato, chopped
3 cups water
1 cup fresh green peas
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 flat-leaf parsley sprigs, chopped
2 to 3 bay leaves
Pinch saffron
1 cup canned, drained chickpeas, rinsed

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the vermicelli and cook until al dente.
3
Drain and toss with the 1 teaspoon of olive oil while still hot.
4
Let cool for 20 minutes.
5
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the hen pieces and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.
7
Add the tomato, water, peas, ginger, turmeric, pepper, parsley, bay leaves, saffron, and chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced by 1/3, about 45 minutes.
8
Spread the vermicelli on a large platter.
9
Pour over the some of the sauce and gently mix.
10
Top with the hens and chickpeas.
11
Add remainder of sauce, as desired, and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound vermicelli (called chaa'ria or shaarya), broken into 1-inch pieces, 1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish game hens, cut into 8 pieces, 2 medium onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hen Vermicelli: Shaaria B'd Djaaj falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornish Hen Vermicelli: Shaaria B'd Djaaj

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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