Food in the Sahara Desert
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The Sahara Desert and its delicacies
If you are thinking of taking a trip to the Sahara Desert and you are wondering what the food is like there, pay attention. From Galicia Travels we bring you the main dishes that you can eat and some interesting facts about them.
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Couscous
Couscous is the signature dish of most areas of North Africa, including the Sahara Desert. It is a dish that is as delicious as it is versatile. Although it has arrived in Spain in different versions, the truth is that the original dish consists of steamed wheat semolina, accompanied by lamb, chicken or vegetables, and seasoned with a mixture of spices such as cumin, turmeric and ginger.
Couscous is often served on large platters decorated with nuts and fresh vegetables, a dish that the whole family can enjoy.
Harira
Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup made from tomatoes, legumes such as lentils and chickpeas, lamb or chicken, coriander, parsley and a mixture of spices. It is eaten as a hot soup and is a typical dish in the Sahara Desert, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, as it is consumed precisely to break the fast at sunset.
Harira is served with dates and freshly baked bread and is a healthy but also very nutritious dish.
Tagine
A tagine is a stew that is cooked slowly in a clay pot with a conical lid, allowing the ingredients to steam and absorb all the flavours.
It is a dish that can be made with lamb, chicken or fish, as well as vegetables, dried fruits and aromatic spices such as cumin, cinnamon and saffron. It is served with pita bread.
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Dates and mint tea
As a dessert or accompaniment, dates and mint tea are often eaten. At this point, dates are considered a delicacy, as well as being a source of natural energy. It is also an ingredient that is usually used in the vast majority of desserts, sweets and cakes, but also as an ingredient in salty and sweet-sour dishes.
Peppermint tea is a drink known for its refreshing taste and pleasant aroma. It is prepared with fresh peppermint leaves, hot water and sugar, and is served in small glass cups, making it perfect for any occasion.
Makroud
If we focus on sweets, one of the most popular is makroud. This is a cake made from semolina, dates, nuts and spices that make up a dough that is filled with dates and nuts, all of which is cut into portions and finished in the oven. Once ready, makroud is sprinkled with icing sugar and is usually served with tea.
Baghrir
Baghrir, on the other hand, is a type of spongy crepe that has a unique texture thanks to the yeast and semolina used to make the dough, resulting in a product with a spongy texture.
Baghrir is traditionally served with honey, melted butter and toasted almonds, and is a popular breakfast or snack in the Sahara, Morocco..
Siempre va acompañado de té.
Chebakia
Chebakia is a typical sweet from North Africa and is made from a dough made from flour, egg, butter and spices that is fried and then dipped in honey and sprinkled with sesame seeds or chopped almonds.