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  • 🥘Moroccan cuisine: What are the most notable foods and ingredients?

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    Características principales de la cocina marroquí
    The most representative of Arab culture lies in its gastronomy. moroccan cuisine It is one of the most recognized in the world for its rich variety, fusion of flavors and mix of spices. Thanks to the influence of this, the Mediterranean, Berber and African, unique and exquisite dishes were created that we will explore below.

    5 most famous dishes of Moroccan cuisine

    La maroquin food Its characteristic is that it is (almost always) made at home. This makes him more interesting if possible, since it gives him a closer and more familiar character. In Decoración Alcazaba We also have a large collection of Moroccan dishes so you can recreate the full dining experience.

    As we have commented, the kitchen is what best sums up a country. Here we present the best-known dishes in Morocco, all special, with their mixture of flavors and aromas:

    couscous

    It is the most well-known and international dish of their cuisine. It became popular around the world thanks to its simple preparation. It consists of steaming wheat semolina in a special pot for cooking. It can be served with a multitude of ingredients. The most common is to serve it with chicken stew, lamb or beef, chickpeas or with a variety of vegetables.

    For its part, the sauce of the couscous It is made, of course, with spices such as ginger, saffron or coriander. It is also traditionally made on Fridays. First thing in the morning, they steam the wheat semolina and begin to prepare the dish, as it takes quite a while to cook. It is a symbol of hospitality throughout the country, as it is shared among friends and family.

    Tajine

    It is named after the container in which it is cooked and is a kind of stew made with meat, vegetables, nuts and spices. It is cooked over a very low heat for several hours. The garnishes used depend on the consumer's taste, but it is typically served with bread or couscous.

    Bastille or Pill

    It is a puff pastry cake that perfectly combines sweet and salty flavors. The top layer is made of puff pastry, and the bottom layer contains chicken meat, almonds, onion, and a long etcetera. This dish is served with icing sugar and cinnamon. A great flavor bomb that represents, without a doubt, the most relevant part of the moroccan cuisine.

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    This is the most traditional Moroccan soup. It is used as a dish to break the fast during the month of Ramadan. It is a very hearty and thick dish, made with lentils, tomato, onion, cilantro and garlic, among other ingredients.

    zaalouk

    It is a very typical salad in Moroccan cuisine, especially in the north of the country. Also known as eggplant caviar, includes chopped eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and spices such as cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper. 

    Most frequent ingredients and spices in Moroccan dishes

    The Moroccan dishes They have a distinctive flavour thanks to the mixture of flavours and the use of spices and aromatic herbs. The most typical ingredients that make all the dishes a real delicacy are the following:

    • Ras el Hanout: This is a mixture of spices that varies from region to region and from cook to cook. In fact, each cook adds any number of spices. It is common to buy them at the market and then each person makes the Ras el Hanout to suit each family's taste.
    • Coriander: This aromatic herb is used in almost all dishes of the moroccan cuisine
    • Cumin: It is widely used to give aroma and flavor to different dishes.
    • Saffron: This spice is widely used in Arabic cuisine to give flavor and color to dishes.
    • Harissa: this typical spicy sauce is made from red chili, garlic and cumin and is used to flavor dishes.

    The 5 most common drinks among Arabs

    The most traditional drinks that can be found in Morocco and, therefore, in the respective kitchens of homes are these five:

    • Tea: There are dozens of types and flavours, so much so that it is considered the country's drink. In fact, mint tea is the national drink of Morocco and is a symbol of its own. If you are offered tea, you cannot refuse to drink it. 
    • Coffee: There is a strong coffee culture in Morocco. It is served in small cups and accompanied by dates or Moroccan sweets.
    • Almond milk: This is another very typical drink throughout the country, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. During this month, it is used to break the fast. 
    • Sharbat: This is a refreshing drink that is much needed in Morocco due to the high temperatures they have to deal with. It is made from fruit juice, water and sugar.
    • Rose water: This is also very refreshing and is made with rose water, sugar and lemon juice.

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