Moroccan cuisine

Couscous () is a traditional North African dish of small steamed granules of rolled semolina that is often served with a stew spooned on top. Pearl millet, sorghum, bulgur, and other cereals are sometimes cooked in a similar way in other regions, and the resulting dishes are also sometimes called couscous.

Semolina is a coarse flour traditionally made from durum wheat. Its high protein and gluten content make it especially suitable for pasta.

Paprika is a spice made from dried and ground red peppers, Capsicum annuum. It can have varying levels of heat, but the peppers used for hot paprika tend to be milder and have thinner flesh than those used to produce chili powder. The milder, sweet paprika is mostly composed of the fruit of the pepper with most of the seeds removed; whereas some seeds and stalks are retained in the peppers used for hotter paprika.

Börek (also burek or byrek) is a family of pastries or pies made in the Middle East and Southeast Europe. The pastry is made of a thin flaky dough such as filo with a variety of fillings, such as meat, cheese, spinach, or potatoes. A börek may be prepared in a large pan and cut into portions after baking, or as individual pastries. They are usually baked but some varieties can be fried. Börek is sometimes sprinkled with sesame or nigella seeds, and it can be served hot or cold.

thumb|Individual portion of shakshouka

thumb|A Portuguese-made tagine pot A tagine or tajine, also tajin or tagin () is a Maghrebi dish, and the earthenware pot in which it is cooked. It is also called or .

culinary traditions of Morocco

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Merguez ( ) is a red, spicy lamb- or beef-based fresh sausage in Maghrebi cuisine. In France, merguez became popular in the 1960s and 1970s, as Algerian immigrants and the pieds-noirs of Algeria settled in the country and opened small shops and restaurants that served traditional dishes like merguez. The popularity of merguez in France was also fueled by the rise of fast food chains like Quick and McDonald's, which began to offer merguez sandwiches and burgers to cater to their North African clientele.

Pastilla (, also called a bastilla or a North African pie) is a meat or seafood pie in Maghrebi cuisine made with warqa dough (), which is similar to filo. It is a specialty of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, where its variation is known as malsouka. It has more recently been spread by emigrants to France, Israel, and North America. thumb|Poultry pastilla ornately dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon

Chermoula (Berber: tacermult or tacermilt, ) or charmoula is a marinade and relish used in Algerian, Libyan, Moroccan and Tunisian cooking. It is traditionally used to flavor fish or seafood, but it can be used on other meats or vegetables. It is somewhat similar to the Latin American chimichurri.

Baghrir or beghrir (Arabic:البغرير), also known as ghrayef or mchahda, is a pancake consumed in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. They are small, spongy, and made with semolina or flour; when cooked correctly, they are riddled with tiny holes (which soak up whatever sauce they are served with). The most common way to eat baghrir in Algeria and Morocco is by dipping them in a honey-butter mixture, but they can also be cut into wedges and served with jam. Baghrir is popular for breakfast, as a snack, and for iftar during Ramadan. On the 9th day of Ramadan, the Mozabite people of Algeria exchange bag

Murtabak, or mutabbaq (, ), is a Yemeni stuffed pancake or pan-fried bread commonly found in the Arabian Peninsula, parts of the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia (especially Maritime Southeast Asia), notably in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, parts of South India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Southern Thailand. Depending on the location, the name and ingredients can vary significantly. The name mutabbaq means "folded" in Arabic.

Khubz () is the usual word for "bread" in Standard Arabic and in many of the vernaculars. Among the breads popular in Middle Eastern countries are "pocket" pita bread in the Levant and Egypt, and the flat tannur bread in Iraq.

Msemmen () or rghaif (), is a traditional flatbread originally from the Maghreb, commonly found in Algeria and Morocco, It is folded into square pancakes with multiple internal layers and cooked on a griddle, usually served with honey or a cup of aromatic morning mint tea or coffee. M'semmen can also be stuffed with meat (khlea) or onion and tomatoes. The small msemmen pancakes are of Berber origin.

Bissara () is a dish in Egyptian and Moroccan cuisine. The dish contains split fava beans, onions, garlic, fresh aromatic herbs and spices. All ingredients are slowly cooked and then blended to yield a creamy and fragrant dip or side dish.

Makroudh (), also spelled Makrout, is a cookie from the cuisine of the Maghreb. It is filled with dates and nuts or almond paste, that has a diamond shape – the name derives from this characteristic shape.

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Tharid () also known as thareed, trid, tashrib, tashreeb or taghrib is a bread soup that originates from Mecca, Saudi Arabia, an Arab cuisine also found in many other Arab countries. Like other bread soups, it is a simple meal of broth and bread, in this instance crumbled flatbread moistened with broth or stew. Historically, the flatbread used was probably stale and unleavened. As an Arab national dish it is considered strongly evocative of Arab identity during the lifetime of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. According to a widespread cultural tradition, this unremarkable and humble dish was the

Shebakia () or chebakia, also known as griwech or griouech, is a Maghrebi sweet pastry made of strips of dough rolled to resemble a rose, deep-fried until golden, then coated with a syrup made of honey and orange blossom water and sprinkled with sesame. It is typically consumed during Ramadan and religious celebrations. Chebakia is from the Ottoman desserts culture.

Smen (from also called sman, semn, semneh, or sminn) is a salted, fermented butter native to North African cuisine (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia), as well as a traditional Yemeni dish. In countries like Jordan and Lebanon, samneh is a type of butter similar to clarified butter, while north African smen is a type of fermented butter similar to ghee.

thumb A couscoussier () is a traditional double-chambered food steamer used in North African and Berber cuisine (particularly, the cuisines of Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco) to cook couscous.

A brioua or briwa, plural briwat () is a sweet or savory puff pastry. It is part of the Moroccan cuisine. Briwat are filled with meat (mostly chicken or lamb) or fish and shrimp, mixed with cheese, lemon and pepper. They are wrapped in warqa (a paper-thin dough) in a triangular or cylindrical shape. Briwat can also be sweet, filled with almond or peanut paste and fried, then dipped in warm honey flavored with orange blossom water. thumb|Sweet almond-filled briwa Sweet briwat are a common delicacy in the Holy month of Ramadan for Moroccans. Unlike its savory counterpart, a sweet briwa usually c

thumb|300px|Méchoui Méchoui () or meshwi is a whole sheep or lamb spit-roasted on a barbecue in Maghrebi cuisine. The word comes from the Arabic word šawā (, "grilling, roasting"). This dish is common in North Africa. In Algeria and Morocco, the term méchoui "refers to the method of cooking a lamb or a sheep cooked whole on the spit". In Tunisia it applies to any piece of meat or fish grilled with embers.

Matbucha (, maṭbūkhah; ) is a North African condiment or cooked salad consisting of cooked tomatoes and roasted bell peppers seasoned with garlic and chili pepper, and slow-cooked for a number of hours. It is traditionally served in North Africa with a traditional Moroccan bread and as a condiment typically served as part of an appetizer, often as part of a salad course.

Seffa () is a Maghrebi term for a dish of sweetened semolina cuscus with butter, cinnamon, and almonds. The dish may incorporate meat, and also alternatively be made with vermicelli or rice. This dish is generally consumed at the end of a meal, before dessert. It is often served at traditional marriage ceremonies and family gatherings.

Harcha or harsha () is a griddle- or pan-cooked semolina flatbread native to the Middle Atlas in Morocco. It is also found in Algeria.

thumb|Eggs with khlīʿ and cumin Khlea or khlii () is a preserved meat, usually made with beef or lamb, originating from Morocco.

Sellou ( səllu), also called slilou or sfouf, is a dessert consumed in Morocco. It is made from a base of roasted flour mixed with butter, honey, almonds, sesame, and possibly other nuts and spices. It is one of the important dishes in Morocco during the holy month of Ramadan. thumb|Two varieties of sellou served with khudenjal, an herbal tea based on alpinia officinarum, at [[Jemaa el-Fnaa in Marrakesh.]]

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Amlu ( ; ), also spelled amlou, is a spread used in Moroccan cuisine. It consists of argan oil, almonds and honey. The almonds are toasted, which are then crushed and kneaded with honey and argan oil. Amlou is usually served for breakfast or afternoon tea with pancakes and pastries.

thumb|right|Tunisian bsisa of Msaken with grilled wheat, olive oil and dried fruits Bsisa (, Berber aḍemmin, ), also known as bsissa, is a fine powder made from roasted barley and legumes, typical in North African cuisine, prepared and served either as a paste or drink. It dates back to Pharos times. Its history goes back a long way, and travellers and nomads used to take bsisa with them on their journeys since it was both full of nutritional value and easy to carry in its ground powder form.

thumb|Chraime Chraime (, haraime) is a spicy fish stew with tomatoes from Northern Africa. The name of the dish comes from the Arabic word for "hot".

Bichak is a stuffed baked or fried pastry that comes in different forms (round, triangle, quadrangle) appetizer or meal similar to a turnover, served in Central Asia cuisines including Uzbek cuisine, Tajik cuisine, Afghan cuisine, and Middle Eastern cuisine, most notably in Moroccan cuisine. It is often served during tea or coffee hour. Bichak can be stuffed with pumpkin, veggies, and jam for a sweet taste, or meat and cheese for a savory addition to lunch. Bichak is also popular because it can be prepared in large quantities. They are traditional for Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot. For kosher dairy

Rfissa () is a Moroccan dish that is served during various traditional celebrations.

thumb|Tangia in ashesTangia () is an urn-shaped terra cotta cooking vessel. It is also the name of the stew cooked in the pot. It is common in Marrakesh, Morocco.

thumb|right|Mrouzia tajine Mrouzia (), is a dish of the Maghribi cuisine It is a sweet and salty meat tajine, combining a ras el hanout blend of spices with honey, cinnamon and almonds.

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Taktouka (Arabic: تكتوكة) is a traditional Moroccan savory dish and spread made from tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, toasted paprika and olive oil. Taktouka is an extremely popular dish and can be found in many a restaurant in different parts of Morocco.

In Moroccan cuisine, Ahriche (ⴰⵃⵔⵉⵛ) is a dish eaten by the tribes of Zayanes and Khénifra. The name is derived from the Berber word for stick; this is in reference to the dish's manner of cooking. It is a dish of tripe usually consisting of ganglion, caul, lung or heart of an animal wound with intestines on a stick of oak and cooked on hot coals.

Moroccan alcoholic beverage distilled from dates or figs

Tfaya () is a sweet sauce in Moroccan cuisine made with caramelized onions, raisins, cinnamon, and honey. It is often served on couscous. thumb|Tfaya on top of Moroccan couscous with roasted chicken.

Majoun or majun ( , "kneaded"/"paste") is a Moroccan confection, which can resemble a pastry ball, fudge, or jam. Ingredients can include honey, nuts, and dried fruits, and the treat is commonly made as a cannabis edible, sometimes in combination with other drugs. A 1957 report describes majun as containing "hemp, opium and seeds of datura".

Qrashel or Krachel () or Lgorss () are Moroccan traditional sweet sesame rolls, made with anise and fennel. They can be served with tea or coffee, and dipped in cheese, olive oil, jam or honey. The rolls are similar to French brioche, but the anise seeds give them an extra flavor.

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Meskouta is a traditional Moroccan cake usually served for tea time or breakfast. There are different variations of meskouta cakes based on flavors like orange, lemon and vanilla. It was traditionally made in the winter, when oranges ripened. Meskouta is typically served with hot mint tea or coffee.

Mhancha is a sweet coiled "serpentine" pastry made using phyllo dough and almonds. It is an Algero-Ottoman influence.

Boulfaf () is a grilled kebab made from liver wrapped in caul fat. A Moroccan cuisine dish, it is traditionally made during Eid al-Adha from a sacrificial lamb.

Medfouna (, "buried"; ), also known as "Berber pizza" or "desert pizza", is a Berber and Moroccan cuisine, rustic dish from the Middle Atlas of Morocco. It is prepared from a round-shaped dough that is stuffed and baked over a wood fire, soft inside and crispy outside. Unlike pizza, Medfouna consists of two layers of dough: one at the bottom and one on top that covers the filling. It is typically served along with a glass of Moroccan mint tea.