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Algerian Cuisine

↳ from Algiers, Algeria

A Maghreb cuisine in which couscous is the national dish, flavoured by Berber, Arab, Ottoman and French influence. Mint tea and dates are served to guests.

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Specialties

History

The Berber (Amazigh) peoples made couscous for centuries. Ottoman and French periods added pastries, stuffed pastries (bourek) and baguette.

Ingredients

  • Couscous
  • Lamb or chicken
  • Chickpeas
  • Vegetables
  • Olive oil
  • Harissa
  • Dates

How it's made

  1. Steam couscous over the stew
  2. Cook meat and vegetables with spices in the base
  3. Serve the couscous with the stew poured over
  4. Add harissa on the side
  5. Finish with mint tea
to drink

What Algeria drinks

Mint tea, Algerian coffee, Selecto cola

Ratings & notes

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