Initially, tajine refers primarily to the terracotta dish, this kind of casserole that offers a very particular cooking in the Berber kitchen. Indeed, tajine is designed to withstand high and long cooking temperatures and confit meat.
The food put in it cook so smothered and steamed, even if it evaporates through the small opening.
No need to put fat there, because the dishes simmer on a warm stove or a brazier. This stew allows the meat to keep all its softness.
The more fragile tajines are, on the other hand, used for the service only. They allow to highlight the dishes and serve at the same time table decoration.
This rustic stew is so fragrant that thanks to spices, we travel cheaply!
But in Morocco, it is a well-codified ritual. Thus, if an important host is present, he will be presented with the best pieces. We eat the tajine with a cake of bread and it is used directly in the dish. Fingers should not touch the dish.
Finally, just like couscous, tajine is an emblematic dish of Moroccan restaurants!
No need to put fat there, because the dishes simmer on a warm stove or a brazier. This stew allows the meat to keep all its softness.
The more fragile tajines are, on the other hand, used for the service only. They allow to highlight the dishes and serve at the same time table decoration.
TAGINE, A FAMILY DISH IN MOROCCAN CUISINE
Since tajine has been exported outside the Maghreb, Westerners know it mainly as a convivial dish that is served for large tables.This rustic stew is so fragrant that thanks to spices, we travel cheaply!
But in Morocco, it is a well-codified ritual. Thus, if an important host is present, he will be presented with the best pieces. We eat the tajine with a cake of bread and it is used directly in the dish. Fingers should not touch the dish.
Finally, just like couscous, tajine is an emblematic dish of Moroccan restaurants!
There are so many varieties: tajine with prunes, fish, lemon and olives, citrus fruits, etc. It mixes sweet (grape), salty (meat) and spices (coriander) without harm. Slow cooking allows each food to soak up the aroma of all the others.
Each house has its own recipe, but the goal remains the same. Offer a gourmet and generous dish to his family and guests.
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