tajine
Conical lidded cookware
A tajine is a North African stew, typically Moroccan, made with meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices, slow-cooked until tender.
The name comes from the conical clay pot traditionally used to cook it—the lid's shape returns condensation to the dish, braising without added liquid.
Also spelled tagine: We ordered lamb tajine with preserved lemons and olives.
Ground aromatic seed
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
ginger · paprika · preserved lemon · garlic · cilantro · parsley · bay leaves · black pepper
Low-temperature fired pottery
- potteryFired clay objects
- clayMoldable earth for ceramics
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
artisan · glazed · unglazed · ceramic · lid · base · steam · condensation
Salt-cured citrus fruit
Moroccan imperial city
- CasablancaMajor Moroccan seaport
- BerberNorth African ethnic group
- MaghrebNorthwest African region
- medinaHistoric Arab city core
Prepared with prolonged heat
- braisedBrowned and simmered slowly
- simmeredCooked at low heat
- stewedCooked low and slow
- tenderSoft or sore
aromatic · steamed · meltingly · succulent · caramelized · infused · traditional cooking
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
cinnamon · ginger · paprika · preserved lemon · garlic · cilantro · parsley · bay leaves · black pepper · cardamom
earthenware
Low-temperature fired pottery
- potteryFired clay objects
- clayMoldable earth for ceramics
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
handcrafted · artisan · glazed · unglazed · ceramic · lid · base · steam · condensation · moisture
preserved lemon
Salt-cured citrus fruit
almonds · chickpeas · dates · honey · couscous · flatbread · harissa
Marrakech
Moroccan imperial city
- CasablancaMajor Moroccan seaport
- BerberNorth African ethnic group
- MaghrebNorthwest African region
medina · souk · hammam · atlas · andalusian · moorish · tangier
slow-cooked
Prepared with prolonged heat
tender · aromatic · steamed · meltingly · succulent · caramelized · infused · traditional cooking
dutch oven
Thick-walled lidded pot
slow cooker · crockpot · roaster · cocotte · stovetop · diffuser · heat retention · one-pot · lidded