Algeria

Algeria at Rachel’s!

November 21st - 2019

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• Annette - Kefta

• Rachel - Tajine Jelbana

• Mindy - Banadura Salata B’Kizbara

• Genevieve - Zrodiya Mcharmla

• Ritee - Algerian chicken soup

• Noelle - Algerian Almond Cakes

• Jess - Algerian Date Pudding

The cuisine of Algeria is influenced by Algeria's interactions and exchanges with other cultures and nations over the centuries. It is characterized by a wealth derived from both land and sea products. Conquests or demographic movement towards the Algerian territory were two of the main factors of exchanges between the different peoples and cultures (Berbers, Arabs, Turks, Andalusians, French and Spaniards). This cuisine is a Mediterranean and North African cuisine with Berber roots.

Algerian cuisine offers a variety of dishes depending on the region and the season, but vegetables and cereals remain at its core. Most of the Algerian dishes are centered around bread, meats (lamb, beef or poultry), olive oil, vegetables and fresh herbs. Vegetables are often used for salads, soups, tajines, couscous and sauce-based dishes. Of all the Algerian traditional dishes available, the most famous one is couscous, recognized as a national dish.