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Some of the Northern African recipes we have are:
Moroccan Couscous
Carrot, Radish, Orange Salad
Date Molasses Nut Cake
Mint Tea
Moroccan Couscous
Carrot, Radish, Orange Salad
Date Molasses Nut Cake
Mint Tea
Northern Africa includes the countries of Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Western Sahara and Eygpt. It is such a large geographic area and consequently, offers a broad range of cuisine. From cactus fruit, to rice, to seafood the variety of foods is plentiful. The hot climate and desserts do not allow all crops to flourish here, but the Mediterranean Sea provides its bounty to the area.
Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria share many common foods, such as couscous. It is prepared in different ways. The other countries in the region share rice dishes in common. However, each country prides itself on individual cuisines. Eygpt has its own unique rice, which is a short grain rice and excellent for stuffing squash (koosa), eggplant and grape leaves.
The flat breads, stews, soups. omelettes, and vegetables dishes of this region are delicious. The spicy and fiery main dishes of Morroco and Tunisia are splendid. While the less fiery dishes of Egypt and Algeria are flavorful and delicious. Each country can boast wonderful sweets and pastries. There has been influences from Arab, Roman, French and Greek travelers and the North Africans have taken these ingredients and made them their own.
