Constantine

Rechta is a traditional dish consisting of thin and flat noodles and chicken sauce. The noodles are made with a combination of flour, salt, and water, while the sauce is made with chicken pieces, onions, garlic, oil, chickpeas, ras el hanout, cinnamon, turnips, potatoes, and zucchini. Once cooked... Read more

Jawzia (or djouzia) is a traditional walnut nougat originating from Constantine. This sweet delicacy is made from walnuts, honey, egg whites, sugar, and vanilla extract. It features delicately toasted nuts coated in a soft, honey-rich paste, enhanced with a touch of vanilla. Jawzia was created by... Read more

Mousse jawzia is a whipped meringue dessert made with egg whites, honey, nuts (usually walnuts), and salt. The dessert originated from Constantine in Algeria and was once considered a delicacy reserved only for the nobility and the rich. The egg whites are whipped into a stiff meringue, and the h... Read more

The traditional soup known as chorba frik is one of the staples of Algerian diet. It is a tomato-based soup made with meat, chickpeas, and an ancient grain called freekeh (or frik). The dish is seasoned with traditional Algerian spices such as mint or coriander, which give the d... Read more

Chakhchoukha is a flavorful Algerian stew consisting of torn pieces of a thin, round flatbread known as rougag, and marqa – a stew made with diced lamb, tomatoes, chickpeas, onions, and flavorings such as cumin, ras el hanout, caraway, galangal, lavender, and red chili pep... Read more