tagines
North African dishes
Tagines are North African stews named after the distinctive conical clay pot in which they're traditionally cooked.
The cone-shaped lid traps steam and returns moisture to the dish, allowing tough meats and vegetables to braise slowly with aromatic spices like cumin, cinnamon, and saffron.
The word refers both to the cooking vessel and to the slow-cooked dishes prepared in it.
We ordered lamb tagine with apricots and almonds.
Of a Maghreb nation
- conicalTapering to a point
- lidRemovable container cover
- clayMoldable earth for ceramics
- ceramicFired clay material
pottery · glazed · earthenware · terracotta · handcrafted · artisanal · kiln-fired · ovenproof
Juvenile sheep
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
- apricotsSmall orange stone fruit
prunes · olives · preserved lemons · almonds · couscous · kefta · dates · quince
Crocus-derived golden spice
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
turmeric · paprika · harissa · preserved lemon · orange blossom · cardamom · black pepper · cayenne
Moroccan
Of a Maghreb nation
ceramic · pottery · glazed · earthenware · terracotta · handcrafted · artisanal · kiln-fired · ovenproof · cookware
lamb
Juvenile sheep
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
apricots · prunes · olives · preserved lemons · almonds · couscous · kefta · dates · quince · honey
saffron
Crocus-derived golden spice
ginger · turmeric · paprika · harissa · preserved lemon · orange blossom · cardamom · black pepper · cayenne · mint
Morocco
Northwest African kingdom
medina · souks · communal · family · feasts · heritage · authentic · ancestral · recipes · hospitality
braising
Sear, then simmer covered
- simmeringCooking below boiling point
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
- tenderizeMake less tough
marinate · steam · braise · moisture · aromatic · layered · caramelized · confit · one-pot · covered
- Moroccan craftsMoroccan rugs, brass lantern, brass lamps, brass tray, leather goods
- soukssouk, souks, bazaar, bazaars, medina
taginesScandinavian cuisine
Northern European cooking traditions
Japanese cuisine · sushi · hamburgers · hot dogs · smørrebrød
tagineswoks
Curved metal cookware
skillets · griddles · sheet pans · Dutch ovens · frying pans
- chicken tagineMoroccan braised poultry dish
- lamb tagineBraised young sheep, Maghrebi-style