Loubia is a traditional North African dish consisting of stewed white beans. This dish is very popular in Moroccan, Tunisian, Algerian, and Libyan homes, where the beans that have been simmered in a zesty tomato-based sauce are typically scooped up with homemade flatbread.
It is comfort food that can be served both as an appetizer, garnished with some coriander or parsley, and as a side dish - especially when used as an accompaniment to fried fish. Simple, quick, and delicious - it is unsurprising that loubia is commonly found in homes throughout Maghreb region.
Couscous bil-bosla is a traditional dish made with a combination of couscous, chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, and lamb. Other ingredients used in the dish include onions, butter, chili peppers, and various spices. When served, couscous is arranged on a platter and topped with the lamb chops, and the whole dish is then covered with the chickpea sauce.
The dish is traditionally served on a large sharing platter.
Kusksi bil hoot is a traditional dish using steamed couscous and fried firm-fleshed fish (e.g. grouper) as the main ingredients. Before frying, the fish is usually marinated in a combination of garlic, lemon juice, hot peppers, celery, olive oil, and cumin, while couscous is steamed with the addition of stock made from onions, tomatoes, parsley, and fish heads.
Couscous and fried fish are then combined with a sauce consisting of tomatoes and fried vegetables such as potatoes, squash, bell peppers, chickpeas, aubergines, and onions. Once prepared, kusksi bil hoot is typically served in a communal dish so everyone can feast from the same plate.
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