Cuisines Algerian

Mhadjeb (Algerian Stuffed Flatbread)

Mhadjeb (Algerian Stuffed Flatbread)

Mhadjeb is a type of thin, flaky Algerian pancake made from semolina and traditionally filled with onion, tomatoes, and even meat with harissa. To ensure the dough turns out well, it must be kneaded for a sufficient amount of time.…

Algerian Lemonade

Algerian Lemonade

Algerian lemonade (Lemon Cherbet) is a refreshing Algerian drink. The drink’s name differs depending on the various names for lemon throughout Algeria (Cherbet Elkarass, Cherbet Lim, Cherbet Laymoun). It is generally called Cherbet or Citronnade Algérienne and it usually served…

Algerian Chakhchoukha (Vegetable and Flatbread Stew)

Algerian Chakhchoukha (Vegetable and Flatbread Stew)

Chakhchoukha is an Algerian dish prepared for festive celebrations, consisting of a vegetable stew to which small pieces of flatbread or semolina dough are added. Typically the flatbread is either rougag or trid. There are two types—chakhchoukha from Biskra and…