If you’re wondering what I am trying to name this recipe, the truth is I have no clue what this kind of bread is actually called. I didn’t even know this kind of bread existed until a friend shared an Arabic YouTube video of it being made. I then showed my sister in law who …
Moroccan Food
Want to kick your couscous game up a notch? Then you should make this couscous tfaya recipe! Tfaya is a mixture of slow cooked onions with raisins and some spices that creates a sweet/savory flavor to add to couscous. There’s no specific couscous that this goes with – you can make it for any type …
The first time we visited Morocco I didn’t eat couscous, let alone the famous Friday seven vegetable couscous. It wasn’t offered to us (but we did have chicken tajine with preserved lemon 27,847 times) and while I probably could have ordered it, I don’t think in 2003 I knew what couscous was – it wasn’t …
I am a bit hesitant to even call this a recipe because it’s so simple. The first time I saw this was when I was having lunch with my husbands’ family. All of the vegetables and meat from the couscous had been eaten but there was still couscous grains left in the plate. Couscous is …
There are two basic ways to make couscous. Most people are familiar with the way couscous is made outside of North Africa – the instant way. Add the couscous, add the water based on the package instructions and 5 minutes later you have your couscous. Traditional Moroccan couscous is made in a steaming process and …
Many years ago I became very interested in Morocco’s Jewish culture. I had no personal connection but found it a fascinating contrast to what I did know about Ashkenazi Judaism. During this period of learning I learned about Mimouna, a holiday that is specifically celebrated by Moroccan Jews. It’s celebrated immediately after Passover and while …