Nothing beats a home-cooked meal. Cook by our loved ones, there's a special ingredient that you will not find in any cookbook.It is love. When you are visiting Morocco, chances are you will be served Tajine. Or you'll be recommended by someone to try Tajine. What is Tajine anyway? Tajine or tagine, is a conical clay pot and also the name of Moroccan traditional cuisine. The unique cone shaped lid can create magic from humble ingredients and is a staple in many Moroccan recipes.

Nothing beats a home-cooked meal. Cook by our loved ones, there's a special ingredient that you will not find in any cookbook. It is love. When you are visiting Morocco, chances are you will be served Tajine. Or you'll be recommended by someone to try Tajine. What is Tajine anyway? Tajine or tagine, is a conical clay pot and also the name of Moroccan traditional cuisine. The unique cone shaped lid can create magic from humble ingredients and is a staple in many Moroccan recipes. Of course, there are famous restaurants with Tajine that you can find in Marrakech and other places around the kingdom. However, would you say no if you had a chance to enjoy a home-cooked Tajine with fresh ingredients and authentic local hospitality? Of course, it's a hard-to-say-no chance.
Plus, If you want to learn how to cook one yourself, you'll also be invited to join in their humble kitchen and they'll teach you their secret recipe, which any restaurant won't reveal. In their family's kitchen, Abdel from Kalinka Lotus riad will be your guide, and his sister Halimah will be cooking and showing you how to cook Tajine with fresh vegetables like tomato, parsley, onion, peas, and various Morrocan spices that you can enjoy after. Tajine is a meal that you enjoy with the whole family, where they usually put it in the center of the table, and eat it with Moroccan side salads in smaller bowls around the Tajine. A warm Khobz, or bread, is used to scoop up the meat, vegetables, and any other food on the table. A hot home-cooked Tajine, enjoy around family and friends, it's an experience every one should try. Thank you Kalinka Lotus and Abdel for your hospitality.

Tajine | Authentic Moroccan recipe