Maghrebi Side Dishes

Numerous tiny, light, tender grains, ideally arranged to form a pyramid and served on a platter at the end of a meal - that is couscous, the national dish of Morocco and Algeria and a must-have dish in any Moroccan and Algerian restaurant. The wor... READ MORE

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 u... READ MORE

Kafteji is a traditional dish made with fried vegetables. Typical veggies used in the dish include eggplants, bell peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, zucchinis, and pumpkins. The vegetables are fried, chopped, then combined with (often fried) eggs and s... READ MORE

Zaalouk is a traditional salad made by cooking eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and flavorings such as cumin, paprika, coriander, and parsley. Although it can be served on its own, zaalouk is also often served as a side dish, a spread for sandwiches, o... READ MORE

Seffa is a traditional dish that is typically reserved for celebrations and festivities. It consists of either vermicelli noodles or couscous combined with a savory-sweet onion sauce and a topping of icing sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and ground almo... READ MORE

Tfaya is a traditional side dish or condiment that's a specialty of Fez. It's made with caramelized onions, raisins, honey, cinnamon, saffron, and ginger. Once prepared, this sweet topping is used immediately or it's left to cool. Tfaya is most co... READ MORE

Houria is a Tunisian salad made with carrots, harissa, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, caraway seeds, and salt. The salad is inexpensive and very easy to prepare. The carrots should be boiled and then lightly smashed into a purée. The pur&eacut... READ MORE

Mesfouf refers to a dish where the main ingredient is a version of couscous made with finely ground semolina and butter. The dish can then be made in sweet or savory versions, depending on the additional ingredients. This flavorful side dish origi... READ MORE

Tajin mahshi is a flavorful Lybian dish that is typically served as a main meal or a side dish. It consists of a variety of stuffed vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes, aubergines, and courgettes. The filling is usually prepared with a combi... READ MORE

Bureek tajin is a savory Libyan meat pie consisting of two layers of thin dough with a ground meat filling sandwiched in between. The filling is usually made with ground meat, onions, and flavorings such as parsley, nutmeg, and hararat mixed spice... READ MORE

These versatile Libyan fritters are typically prepared with a combination of grated potatoes, onions, hot peppers, beaten eggs, flour, and flavorings such as parsley, coriander, garlic, and cumin. The mixture is fried over medium heat until the fr... READ MORE

Mbatan kawali is a unique Libyan dish consisting of small fish fillets stuffed with a combination of potatoes, coriander, garlic, and hot peppers. The fish is then battered, breaded, and fried in hot oil. Mbatan kawali is traditionally served as a... READ MORE