What type of food do Algerian people eat today?
Algerian cuisine has a rich history and has been influenced by Berber, Arab, Turkish, French, and Spanish cultures. Today, Algerian cuisine is a blend of traditional dishes and more modern influences. Some popular dishes in Algeria today include:
- Couscous: A staple food in Algeria, couscous is made with small balls of semolina wheat that are steamed and served with a variety of stews or vegetables.
- Mloukhiya: A thick soup made with jute leaves, garlic, coriander, and meat or fish.
- Tajine: A slow-cooked stew that is typically made with meat, vegetables, and herbs.
- Chakhchoukha: A dish made with semolina pasta sheets that are layered with meat, vegetables, and a sauce.
- Shorba: A lamb stew that is often served with bread.
- Ojja: A scrambled egg dish that is typically made with tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
- Zlabia: A sweet pastry that is fried and then dipped in honey or syrup.
- Kaab el ghzal: A small, crescent-shaped pastry that is filled with almonds or pistachios.
- Baklava: A layered pastry that is made with filo dough, chopped nuts, and honey or syrup.
Algerian cuisine also has a number of dishes that are unique to the country, such as:**
- Djej mishwi (roast chicken)
- Marqa bel khobz (bread soup)
- Sfenj (Algerian doughnuts)
- Choufleur: fried cauliflower.
Algerians also enjoy a variety of grilled meats, including:**
- Merguez: Spicy lamb sausages
- Kafta: Ground beef or lamb skewers
- Djej المشوي: Grilled chicken
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