Chapter 1
The magic of the clay pot
Chapter 2
The spice road of Marrakech
Chapter 3
Couscous and the art of Friday gatherings
Chapter 4
The sweet science of Moroccan mint tea
Chapter 5
Street food treasures of Jemaa el-Fnaa
YOUR GOAL
Master of Tagines, tea, and the seven-vegetable magic
Ch 3 · Couscous and the art of Friday gatherings
sonia Couscous Friday Gatherings
Fluffy gold grain, / Clay bowl to share, / We're gathered here!
sonia Traditional Friday couscous features seven specific vegetables to represent good fortune.
sonia Authentic Moroccan couscous is never boiled; it is steamed in a specialized two-tiered pot.
BETA
sonia Layer the seven traditional vegetables to master the art of Moroccan Friday gatherings.
Fun Fact
Couscous rolling: Traditional Moroccan couscous is hand-rolled with water and flour, then steamed three separate times for ultimate fluffiness.
Glossary
couscous (noun)
A North African dish of steamed semolina, typically served with meat or vegetable stew. Moroccan families traditionally share this communal meal after Friday midday prayers.
A North African dish of steamed semolina, typically served with meat or vegetable stew. Moroccan families traditionally share this communal meal after Friday midday prayers.
Quiz
Which hand must be used when eating Moroccan couscous in the traditional communal way?
Quiz
On which day of the week do Moroccan families traditionally gather for communal couscous?
Quiz
How many traditional vegetables are cooked with Friday couscous to symbolize abundance?