Farfel kugel with Creole spices

Ingredients:

• 1 pack (450 g) of farfel (homemade pasta)
• 6 tablespoons chicken fat
• 2 chopped bell peppers
• 5 chopped green onions
• 4 chopped celery stalks
• 4 chopped cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 2 lightly beaten eggs
• Pine nuts (optional)
• 550 ml chicken broth
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tsp Creole essence (see ingredients below)
• 1/4 cup sliced ​​mushrooms

Creole Spice Mix:

• 2.5 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp. salt
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp. black pepper
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• Mix all ingredients thoroughly. and store in an airtight jar

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
   
   In a large skillet, add the chicken fat and sauté the bell pepper, green onion, celery, garlic, and parsley until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the farfel and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs and cook for 2 minutes.
   
   Add chicken broth with beaten egg and spices, pine nuts (if using), and mushrooms and mix well. Bake in a greased 3-quart casserole dish for 30-45 minutes.