Dafina (Morroccan Sabbath Stew)
| Yield: | 6 To 8 |
| Categories: |
| 8 | oz | (about 1-1/4 cups) dried chick-peas |
| 3 | tb | Vegetable oil |
| 2 | md | Onions, chopped (about 1 cup) |
| 4 | Whole cloves garlic | |
| 1 | lb | Beef or veal marrow bones |
| 3 | lb | Beef brisket, short ribs, or chuck roast, cut into 4 pieces |
| 12 | md | Potatoes (4 to 5 pounds), peeled, or 1/2 cup bulgar (up to 16) |
| 5 | Pitted dates or 3 tablespoons honey (up to 6) | |
| 1 | tb | Paprika |
| 1 | ts | Ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground tumeric or 6 saffron threads, crumbled |
| 2 | ts | Salt, about |
| Ground black pepper to taste | ||
| 1 | Recipe kouclas (dumplings) see below | |
| 6 | lg | Eggs, in shell (up to 8) |
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