Beghrir is considerably smaller than Mesmen and far less mysterious. It is the size of a tea saucer. It can be thought of like a kind of flat crumpet, I guess. It is only cooked on one side so it has 100s of tiny holes that have cooked through its surface. Also, beghrir is made […]
Harira is one of my favorite Moroccan soups. Harira is a popular soup that is made with tomatoes, chickpeas, lentils, and spices. Harira is considered the national soup of Moroccan and it’s usually included in the top 10 dishes to try in Morocco. It’s hearty that is traditionally made with tomatoes (lots of tomatoes), chickpeas, […]
This is the bread and butter of any Moroccan breakfast. This kind of Moroccan pancake can be either square or round. It has a unique texture that comes from the way it is meticulously rolled and folded into this beautifully layered pastry, almost. It is flaky and crispy on the outside and soft on the […]
If you know Moroccans, then you know that we love our Khobz and we eat a lot of it. Moroccan Khobz is delicious round-shaped bread! It’s fluffy and soft on the inside with a crispy crust on the outside. Khobz has different names in different regions. You may also hear us calling it Kesra or […]
A tagine is a type of popular Moroccan dish that is cooked in a special pot called a tagine as well. The tagine pot is made of two parts: a base which is usually shallow and round, and a conical lid that fits snugly on the base. The shape of the tagine promotes even cooking […]
Moroccan tangia is not a festive dish. It’s a dish for friends, colleagues and groups of people who gather to break bread and enjoy time together without formalities. It’s a communal dish, so people gather around it to appreciate it better. It is an invigorating dish, subtly spiced and it can also have a sweet […]
Moroccan Hand Door Knockers or The Hand of Fatima, is an Moroccan door knockers can be found throughout Morocco. Door knockers in Morocco are a symbol of protection for the home as they are typically designed in the shape of the “hand of fatima” (Khamsa, Chamsa or Hamsa) and made of solid brass, cast iron or wood by a […]