These are top traditional Moroccan foods, especially for the cold weather
Rabat – Morocco is renowned for spectacular cuisine,
The country is known for its diverse nutrition, and this variation is due to climate variation and seasonal availability of ingredients that affects people’s appetite.
To prepare for the cold weather, we picked some for you. These are designed to help you handle the coldness of winter and cope with it.
The Walking Parrot and Food & wine suggested that wintery dishes might be:
Harira
Moroccan soup, a delicious combination of the best legumes and especially served during Ramadan, after a long day of fasting.
Bissara
A simple yet nutritious soup made from dried green peas or broad beans, spiced with cumin and olive oil. Eaten hot with bread, it is a cozy, protein-rich option for cold weather.
Tajine
Slow-cooked in a special clay pot, tajine dishes combine meat (like lamb, chicken, or meatballs), vegetables, and spices into a rich, tender stew.
Rfisa
A traditional meal made with chicken, onions, spices, ghee, lentils, and fenugreek –served over Moroccan pancakes (rghayef) or flaky semolina bread (harsha).
B’stilla (Pastilla)
A savory and sweet layered pastry typically filled with chicken or pigeon, almonds, and spices like cinnamon, wrapped in flaky warqa dough and dusted with powdered sugar.
Khobz
Moroccan bread, crusty on the outside and soft inside, is essential for accompanying warming soups and stews, perfect for dipping and soaking up sauces.
Bseha!
So, winter provide Moroccans the opportunity to gather all these rich, hot spiced dishes that reflect the country’s vibrant culinary heritage.
