Couscous is a commonly served type of pasta in the region of Northwest Africa known as the Maghreb. In typical Maghreb cooking, couscous is cooks in the top part of a pot known as a couscousière.
Tag: Morocco
Couscous
Djej Emshmel
(Moroccan chicken tagine with olives and preserved lemons)
Djej emshmel is a popular Moroccan chicken tagine. The unique flavor of the chicken slow simmered with olives and preserved lemons highlights the best aspects of Moroccan cuisine.
Ras el Hanout
(Moroccan spice blend)
Arabic for "top of the shop, "ras el hanout is a spice blend, similar to Indian curry, used in Moroccan cuisine. Each spice merchant takes special pride in his own version.