Rfissa

Chicken Rfissa is a version of trid, a Moroccan meal with origins in tharid, a centuries-old Arab stew and broth eaten over bread.

Rfissa is a family dish par excellence, as it is served at family reunions and religious festivals, called "Zarda" in Morocco. This dish is typically cooked for mothers who have recently given birth since it contains healthful, useful, and milk-producing components such as fenugreek, lentils, and a unique spice known as "Msakhan."

Ras el Hanout, fenugreek seeds (helba in Arabic), saffron, and other spices are used to flavor Rfissa's distinctive broth. While not a beautiful dish, it is memorable and widely recognized as Moroccan comfort food at its best.

Rfissa is commonly offered during family gatherings and casual company meals. It's also usually eaten on the third day after a baby's birth, due to the health benefits fenugreek provides a nursing mother. Of course, it can also be provided at other times.