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3 Worst Rated Maghrebi Appetizers

Last update: Mon Dec 16 2024
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Matbucha
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Though its origins presumably lie in Morocco, matbucha is also a favorite in Israel, where it was brought by Jewish immigrants. The dish consists of roasted bell peppers and tomatoes seasoned with garlic and ground paprika. In Morocco, it is typically enjoyed as meze—assorted small dishes—while Israelis typically think of it as an appetizer.


Matbucha should always be served drizzled with a generous amount of olive oil, accompanied by a warm flatbread on the side.

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Moroccan cigars or sigarim is a traditional dish originating from Morocco, but it's especially popular in Israel. The dish consists of phyllo pastry that's filled with ground lamb (or beef), onions, garlic, and a variety of spices such as cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and nutmeg.


Once filled, the phyllo pastry is rolled into an elongated shape reminiscent of a cigar. The rolls are then fried in oil until golden brown. Once prepared, Moroccan cigars are served as an appetizer, usually with a sumac-yogurt dip on the side. The dish is a staple at North African eateries called mizrahi, where it's often accompanied by mint tea.

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Mbatan batata is a Libyan dish consisting of fried potato wedges that are stuffed with a combination of flavorful ingredients. The filling typically consists of ground meat (beef or lamb), onions, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, chile peppers, eggs, and butter.


The potatoes are first sliced in half, with the two slices joined together at the base so they can be loaded with the filling. They are then coated in eggs and breadcrumbs and fried in hot oil. This tasty dish is usually served as an appetizer, and it is especially popular during Ramadan. 

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