• prep: 40 min
• cook: 1 hr 5 min
• total: 1 hr 45 min

servings:

Nigella seeds can be hard to find; look for them in Indian or Middle Eastern markets, or find them easily online at www.worldspice.com.

• 1 1/4 cups matzo meal
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon finely ground cubeb pepper (available from www.laboiteny.com) or black pepper
• 1 tablespoon nigella or black-sesame seeds
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 pound ground chicken
• 1/8 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1/2 teaspoon orgeat (almond syrup), or 1 drop almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil or rendered chicken schmaltz
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch matchsticks
• 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch matchsticks
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy)
• 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, for serving
• 2 teaspoons nigella or black-sesame seeds, for garnish

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