Moroccan Mint Tea Traditions, The Secret Ingredients, Tips & Recipe
Moroccan Mint Tea Traditions, The Secret Ingredients Morocco’s tradition of tea dates back to the 12th century BC. There are various theories on the origin of tea in the Maghreb. Some say the Berbers (Amazigh) imported tea from Asia, while others believe that Queen Anne Stuart of Great Britain introduced tea to the Moroccan […]
Morocco Traditional Food, The World of Moroccan Cuisine, Your Morocco Travel Guide
Moroccan cuisine is the culinary star of North Africa. Imperial and trade influence has been filtered and blended into Morocco’s culture. Being at the crossroads of many civilizations, the cuisine of Morocco is a mélange of Arab, Berber, Moorish, French, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean African, Iberian, and Jewish influences. Moroccan cooking is enhanced with fruits, dried and fresh — apricots, dates, figs, and raisins, to name a few. Lemons preserved in a salt-lemon juice mixture bring a unique face to many Moroccan chicken and pigeon dishes. Nuts are prominent; pine nuts, almonds, and pistachios show up in all sorts of unexpected places.
Moroccan Sweets and Pastries
Stuffed with almond paste, dusted with confectionery sugar and flaking with each bite, Moroccan pastries are reserved for special occasions. Cooking is regarded as an extravagant art. Large meals are prepared for births, circumcisions, weddings and many holidays. Just after the main dish, pastries take their course to add a sweet touch before the seasonal […]
Moroccan Spice Tour: From Souks to the Plate- Essentials For Moroccan Cooking
Exotic aromas of ginger, coriander, and cinnamon mingle in the streets. Fine mounds of spices tower like sand pyramids in the dusty souks of Morocco. Deep red paprika, vibrant yellow turmeric, beige sesame, green olives and lemons layer in eye catching patterns. One of the largest markets for Moroccan spices is in Agadir. The spices […]
Tea In The Sahara – Morocco’s Berber Mint Recipe
Imagine wandering the maze-like souks of Marrakech, merchants are calling to you to take a look at their wares, sapphire-blue water jugs and exotic colored ceramics surround you, intricate carpets of every color, multi-colored slippers, sparkling silver jewelry and sweet pastries dripping with honey. These are the the sights, sounds, and smells of the Marrakech […]
