North African Cuisine

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North African cuisine is influenced by Mediterranean, Arabic, and Berber culinary traditions. It features aromatic spices, olive oil, and a variety of grains and legumes. The region is known for its tagines, couscous, and flatbreads.

Tagine

A slow-cooked stew named after the earthenware pot it's cooked in.

Couscous

Tiny steamed balls of semolina flour, typically served with vegetables and meat.

Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic.

Harira

A traditional Moroccan soup with tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and meat.

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