The Exotic Flavors of Moroccan Cuisine
This lens will introduce you to some basics of Moroccan cookery, including links to reference material, books on the subject, and more.
If you haven't tried these foods yet, I hope you will think about doing so soon!
ALL proceeds earned through this lens are now going to support the Mission to Morocco Fund~raising drive!
Moroccan CousCous...Doesn't This Look Yummy?!
Couscous is one of the most-common traditional dishes of Morocco. You'll learn more about it below, but here are some images to whet your appetite!
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The traditional seven vegetable couscous is a classic dish normally made with turnip, carrots, potato, leek, onion, tomato and courgettes or a similar combination.
It is also commonly served with lamb or chicken.
Sources for CousCous
Bel Aria Couscous - 4 pkgs
Amazon Price: $13.96 (as of 07/11/2009) 
Near East Mediterranean Curry Cous Cous
Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 07/11/2009)
Near East Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Whole Grain Cous Cous
Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 07/11/2009)
Near East Toasted Pine Nut Cous Cous
Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 07/11/2009)
The Spices of Morocco
Here is a list of spice ingredients necessary to Moroccan cuisine:*karfa (cinnamon)
*kamoun (cumin)
*kharkoum (turmeric)
*skingbir (ginger)
*libzar (pepper)
*tahmira (paprika)
*kasbour (coriander)
*maadnous(parsley)
*zaafrane beldi (saffron)
*anise seed
*sesame seed
Other main ingredients include olives, lemons, fresh vegetables, couscous (a small round rolled pasta), and various fruits.
Spices and Spice Mixes for the Moroccan Kitchen
This is a partial list of all that are available by clicking on the images!
Moroccan Tea Art Poster
Moroccan Cookbooks
Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco
Amazon Price: $14.82 (as of 07/11/2009)
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Cooking at the Kasbah: Recipes from My Moroccan Kitchen
Amazon Price: $20.65 (as of 07/11/2009)
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The Moroccan Cookbook: 70 Delicious Easy-To-Make Dishes From An Exotic Cuisine, Shown Step-By-Step In 300 Colour Photographs
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The Scent of Orange Blossoms: Sephardic Cuisine from Morocco
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Modern Moroccan: Ancient Traditions, Contemporary Cooking
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Examples of Tagines
A tagine is a stew made in a traditional clay pot of the same name with a tall chimney vent. Here are some examples of the stews:
Lamb shoulder tagine...
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Chicken tagine
Pork and radicchio
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Ceramic Tagines
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 1-3/4-Quart Moroccan Tagine, Caribbean
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Traditional large Tagine with Fibule Design 13.5"
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Le Souk Ceramique 10 inch Serving Tajine, Honey Design
Amazon Price: $54.94 (as of 07/11/2009)
Moroccan Cooking Tagine Large Botany Design
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Le Creuset L7473-0030 Moroccan Tagine (Cobalt Blue)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009)
More Moroccan Cookery
A Few Useful Links
- Moroccan Caravan cous cous recipe
- One of several recipes on this diverse site about Morocco.
- CousCous Recipe Blog
- A Blogger Blog all about couscous!
Visitor Log
modernjane wrote...
I'm married to a Moroccan who is an excellent cook so I have CousCous and Moroccan Chicken all the time. I like this lens because of the list of spices. All the spices my husband uses are in plain jelly jars without labels. Every time his mom comes to visit she just brings big baggies full of spices to give to us. The only ones I ever knew for sure by name were the cinnamon and the pepper.
Posted September 27, 2008
poddys wrote...
You have me feeling hungry now, I love many types of food, but Eastern Mediterranean is always yummy. 5***** for a great lens.
Posted September 26, 2008
EverythingMouse wrote...
I really like Moroccan food. There is a great Moroccan restaurant in Disney World of all places!
Posted September 23, 2008
LisaKnowsTheSecret wrote...
I tried couscous years ago and didn't like it (maybe it was how it was prepared) but your lens and pictures have inspired me to have another go. Thanks for the great information.
Take care
Lisa
Posted May 12, 2008
fanfreluche wrote...
Love the spice picture! I love spice in general. Not sure where, but I have heard/read the name kharkoum before and always wonder what it was. My favorite is cardamom, but I think it is more related to Indian food than morrocan.
Posted May 01, 2008
clouda9 wrote...
CousCous along with brown rice and Quinoa are among my favorite alternatives to pasta. Your spice additions make my mouth water. Thank you for sharing this lens!
Posted April 15, 2008
