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Méchoui
(North African spit-roasted lamb)
No feast in North Africa would be complete without méchoui, a whole lamb slow roasted in front of a charcoal fire.
Kefta
(Middle Eastern spiced meatballs)
Spiced meatballs are common in one form or another from Morocco in the west through the Middle East all the way to India.
Harissa
(North African peppers and spice paste)
Harissa is a common spice paste seasoning in the Maghreb of Northern Africa, especially in Tunisia. It is used to add flavor to couscous, pasta, sandwiches and soups.
Couscous
(North African steamed pasta grains)
Couscous is a commonly served type of pasta in the region of Northwest Africa known as the Maghreb. In typical Maghreb cooking, couscous is cooks in the top part of a pot known as a couscousière.
Chakchouka
(North African eggs poached in a pepper ragout)
This dish, with many variations, is a popular breakfast in North Africa, especially in Algeria and Tunisia. Most recipes include the eggs, but they can actually be left out if you like.