List of Moroccan dishes explained

This is a list of dishes in the Cuisine of Morocco. Entries in beige color indicate types of generic foods.

Main dishes

Name
Other names
ImageType Description
EntréeA yeasted semolina pancake.[1]
BriouatEntréeTriangular or cylinder-shaped savory or sweet pastry covered with warqa (a paper-thin Moroccan dough)[2] [3]
Boulfaf skewersEntréecubed lamb liver wrapped in lamb fat, grilled on skewers
Bourekas
Burek
Entrée
CouscousMain courseSemolina, meat, and vegetables. Traditionally 7 vegetables
Ferakh MaamerEntréeA dish of spring chicken stuffed with sweeten couscous and enhanced with raisins, orange-flower water, almonds, and sugar. The ingredients are then placed in a large casserole and simmered slowly in a sauce made of honey, onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and saffron.[4]
HariraEntréeThick soup based on tomatoes (beans, lentils and other products can be added)
BissaraEntréeA soup prepared with dried, puréed broad beans as a primary ingredient
Kefta magawaraMain courseKefta tajine served with tomato, eggs
KemiaAn array of small dishes
Khlea
khli or Kleehe[5]
BreakfastPreserved dried meat[6]
Khobzbreadbread
Lentil soupsoupSoup made with lentil
MerguezA spicy lamb sausage
Ma'qudapotato fritter
MéchouiMain courseRoasted lamb
MilinaEntréeChicken/Eggs
Moroccan cigarsAppetizerGround beef wrapped in dough
MrouziaMain courseA sweet dish of lamb with raisins, almonds and honey
Djaj mqalliEntréeChicken cooked with preserved lemon
PastillaEntréeChicken/Almonds/Seafood
RfisaA dish made with shredded pieces of pancake and chicken (djej beldi)
SardineEntréeSardines with preserved lemon
TajineMain courseMeat, vegetables
TangiaMain courseMeat, vegetables (a typical dish of Marrakech)
Rfissa[]Main courseMeat, lentil (Rfissa is a traditional Moroccan dish that's usually made for women who gave birth. It's made of Filo pastry, soaked in a broth of meat, and lentils])

Salads

NameImageTypeDescription
BakoulaSaladSalad of cooked greens such as mallow leaves, or spinach, and parsley, cilantro, lemon, olives.
Moroccan saladSalad
Moroccan spreadsSalad"Cooked salads."
TaktoukaSaladGrilled tomato and green pepper salad[7]
LhzinaSaladOranges/Paprika/Black olives
ZaaloukSaladCooked mixture of eggplant and tomatoes[8]

Condiments and sauces

NameImageTypeDescription
CharmoulaA marinade to flavor fish or seafood, but it can be used on other meats or vegetables. Chermoula is often made of a mixture of herbs, oil, lemon juice, pickled lemons, garlic, cumin, and salt. It may also include onion, fresh coriander, ground chili peppers, black pepper, or saffron.
Pickled lemonsPickled lemons
Marinated OlivesOlives marinated in : olive oil, paprika, lemon, salt, pepper, harissa, cumin and other spices and herbs [9]

Desserts

NameImageTypeDescription
Briouat bil luzDessert Pastry stuffed with almond paste
FaqqasDessert A type of macaroon made with semolina flour.
Ghoriba (Ghriyyaba)Dessert Biscuits flavored with aniseed and sesame seeds, or almonds and raisins.
KeneffaDessertA variety of bastila dessert
Gazelle ankles / ka'ab ghzalDessertAlmond Paste/Sugar
Limun bel-Qerfa o khayezzou mahekouk(carrotte)Dessert Oranges/Cinnamon
Ma'amoulDessertSmall shortbread pastries filled with dates, pistachios or walnuts (or occasionally almonds, figs, or other fillings).
Jowhara / Pastilla with milkDessertPastilla/Milk/Almonds/Vanilla
Rozz bel Hleeb (Rice pudding)DessertMilk/Rice/Orange Blossom Water
Chebakia
Shabbakiya
Dessert Fried dough "rose" dipped in honey and sesame seeds
Seffa
Sfaa
Sweet couscous made with cinnamon, sugar, and sometimes studded with prunes, raisins and almonds. It is served with cream.
SellouDessertRoasted flour mixed with butter or olive oil, sugar or honey, cinnamon, almonds (or sometimes peanuts), and other ingredients
SfenjDessertA doughnut sprinkled with sugar or soaked in honey.
QrashelDesserttraditional sweet sesame rolls, made with anise and fennel and sprinkled with sesame, made in Morocco at least since the 16th century.
MeskoutaDessertA small cake made with orange, lemon, or vanilla

Drinks

NameImageTypeDescription
'Asseer RummanPomegranate/Orange Blossom Water
'Asseer LimunOrange juice
DiksMoroccan 'nus-nus' or 'half-half'
Beet JuiceBeets/Orange Blossom Water
Grape juiceWhite grapes
Maghrebi mint teaGreen tea with mint and copious sugar

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Morocco: World Food . Catherine Hanger . Lonely Planet. 2000 . 1-86450-024-7 . 98.
  2. Web site: Moroccan Chicken Briouats - Like Eating a Bite-Sized Bastilla!.
  3. Book: Morocco . Anthony Ham . Paula Hardy . Alison Bing . Lonely Planet Publications . Lonely Planet . 2007 . 978-1-74059-974-0 . 74.
  4. Web site: Dishes from Morocco . Mar 27, 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121123021344/http://www.cuisinenet.com/digest/region/mediterranean/moroc_dishes.shtml . Nov 23, 2012.
  5. Book: The Scent of Orange Blossoms: Sephardic Cuisine from Morocco . registration . Kitty Morse . Danielle Mamane . Owen Morse . Ten Speed Press. 2001 . 1-58008-269-6 . 98.
  6. http://www.saveur.com/article/food/Khlea Khlea
  7. Web site: Taktouka - A Zesty Moroccan Dip of Tomatoes and Roasted Peppers.
  8. Web site: Zeldes . Leah A. . Eat this! Zaalouk, a cooked salad from Morocco . Dining Chicago . Chicago's Restaurant & Entertainment Guide, Inc. . Nov 11, 2009 . Nov 12, 2009.
  9. News: Moroccan Marinated Olives. 2018-09-21. Moroccan Zest. 2018-10-06. en-US.