Physics of the Conical Lid in Moroccan Cuisine

Tagines, tea, and the seven-vegetable magic

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 1 · The magic of the clay pot

sonia Traditional tagine recipes vary across the diverse regions of Morocco.

sonia The physics of the conical Moroccan tagine lid.

The slow-cooking ritual of the majmar

sonia Traditional tagines are slow-cooked over a clay charcoal brazier called a majmar.

Amazigh origins of the clay pot

sonia The tagine dates back to ancient North Africa, created by the indigenous Amazigh people.

The Magic Tagine

BETA

sonia Drag ingredients into the clay pot to learn how Moroccan tagines build rich flavor.

Fun Fact

Tagine steam: The conical lid of a Moroccan tagine acts as a natural condenser, returning all moisture back to the food so it cooks perfectly in dry deserts.

Glossary

tagine (noun)
A slow-cooked North African stew or the conical-lidded earthenware pot in which it is prepared. Moroccan cooks traditionally place these vessels over hot charcoal to slowly braise spiced meats and vegetables.

Gossip

Which tagine style would you order first?

Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the conical shape of a Moroccan tagine lid?

sonia The traditional Moroccan majmar slow-cooks tagines over hot charcoal.

Quiz

What sweet and savory combination is classic in a traditional lamb tagine from Fez?

sonia The indigenous Amazigh origins of the North African tagine clay pot

Quiz

Which ancient indigenous group of North Africa is credited with inventing the tagine?

Quiz

Why do Moroccan cooks place a metal ring diffuser under a clay tagine on a modern stove?

Quiz

What is the traditional Moroccan clay charcoal brazier used to heat a tagine called?

Quiz

What classic Moroccan tagine features preserved lemons and olives?

Quiz

Which Moroccan coastal city is famous for its fish tagine made with fresh sea bass?

Quiz

What is traditionally used to scoop up food directly from a communal Moroccan tagine?