Showing posts with label marrakech. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marrakech. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Mechoui - the Tandoori of Morocco


For an experience not to be missed, in Marrakech be sure to try Mechoui, the slow pit roasted lamb.  Tender and succulent, falling off the bone, not even a fork is necessary.  Served with a sprinkling of freshly ground cumin and some sea salt, a simple and satisfying meal. 
Baked in a below ground oven, similiar to a tandoori, you will find it near the main square in Marrakech.
The very traditional take-out meal for those lucky enough to be in Marrakech.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Flaky moroccan Flatbread

Bread & Jam, Marrakech style
Rghaif is a classic, the light and flaky flatbread that is almost a flat crossiant.  A simple bread dough, a bit loose in texture, is rolled very thin, spread with a little olive oil, and then folded and folded. The technique is like making puff pastry, the dough is rolled out flat again, oiled lightly, folded and rolled once more. 
The bread becomes light and flaky, tearing apart into delectable layers.  The perfect breakfast with honey and jam, served with mint tea of course.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Marrakech, the big square, Djeema el Fna. Fabulous food of all descriptions, ready to go.