What sweet and savory combination is classic in a traditional lamb

What sweet and savory combination is classic in a traditional lamb

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

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

Ch 1 · The magic of the clay pot
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sonia Traditional tagine recipes vary across the diverse regions of Morocco.

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The slow-cooking ritual of the majmar

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

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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.

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Amazigh origins of the clay pot

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

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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.

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Quiz

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

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Gossip

Which tagine style would you order first?

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

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sonia The physics of the conical Moroccan tagine lid.

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Quiz

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

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

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Quiz

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

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

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Quiz

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

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Quiz

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

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Quiz

What classic Moroccan tagine features preserved lemons and olives?

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Quiz

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

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Quiz

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

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