Posts tagged Algerian Recipes
Stuffed Zucchinis and Potatoes- Algerian Dolma

Zucchinis and Potatoes are cored and stuffed with spiced ground beef. Every culinary culture has a version of this dish: vegetables stuffed with ground meat. In Algeria this dish is called Dolma or even Mahshi. In some regions around North Africa its called mahshi. Whatever it’s called, all these dishes have one thing in common. They are delicious!

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Bourak

A must have for iftar (breaking of the fast) during the Holy month of Ramadan (a month where Muslims observe fasting from sunrise until sun down) is bourak. Bourak are basically goodness wrapped in a spring roll wrapper. Different countries around world shape these differently, in some parts of the world, people refer to them as sambousa but in algeria they’re known as bourak. The ingredients in bourak vary from region to region and even within families.

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Algerian Brioche

This is my mom’s recipe. Over the past few months, I have experimented with it to create the detailed one that can be used by anybody. My mom’s recipe does not require an overnight rise (like most brioche recipes), and while the buns look like any regular brioche bun, there is a surprise on the inside for anyone who bites into it or breaks it apart.

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Algerian Stuffed Pastry (Mhajeb)

Traditionally, Mahajeb are filled with a simple tomato and onion mixture and cooked over a hot stove. In Algeria, you’ll find street vendors everywhere making them right on the grill. It’s quick, cheap, and hits the spot every time. Stories passed down through the generations say that mahajeb were once considered food for the poor. There are commonly made in the spring after the wheat harvest when semolina is readily available and also in the time when tomatoes and onions are in season and affordable to most. In the past, bakers would add meat fat to the mahajeb to make them more substantial. As time changes, most people no longer include the fat but the process is still very much the same. The dough is made and left to rest while the filling is prepared. While mahajeb are usually filled with sauteed onions and tomatoes however, here at The Lore, we love experimenting with flavors so of course we made the traditional mahajeb but then also did several with our own twist!


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