Tag: Algerian

Bourek with Tuna and Potato Filling

Bourek with Tuna and Potato Filling

This easy recipe for Algerian bourek is filled with spiced tuna paste. The crispy pastry on the outside and mild but packed with flavour filling. These little parcels of goodness are perfect with soups, fresh salads or as a part of your meze platter. I 

Algerian Frik Soup

Algerian Frik Soup

Frik soup also called Chorba Frik is really famous and traditional. Enjoyed mostly during the month of Ramadan with a side of borek. This is one of my most favourite Algerian dishes. Super light and filling. This recipe is full of vegetables, spices and fresh 

Kesra – Traditional Algerian Semolina Bread

Kesra – Traditional Algerian Semolina Bread

Kesra is one of the many types of breads in Algeria, North Africa but definitely most popular, eaten daily with savoury, sweet dishes or even on its own. Made from semolina, yeast, olive oil, water and cooked on a round cast iron pan over a 

Kebda Chermoula – Lamb Liver in Spiced Sauce

Kebda Chermoula – Lamb Liver in Spiced Sauce

An amazing recipe from Algeria for quick and delicious lamb liver. Cooked in spiced with caraway, heaps of garlic and cayenne pepper, tomato sauce. Here I used lamb, but you can also cook it with sheep or chicken liver.  Traditionally prepared with lamb liver and 

Borek (Algerian Beef Rolls)

Borek (Algerian Beef Rolls)

Borek is something I believe I was missing out on my whole life! Crispy filo like pastry rolled into perfect rolls filled with seasoned beef and La Vache qui rit – cream cheese. Believe me when I say it’s to die for! This dish is 

Algerian Roasted Pepper Salad

Algerian Roasted Pepper Salad

This refreshing recipe for a roasted bell pepper salad from North Africa is a perfect side dish or a lunch by its own with fresh crispy baguette, couscous and olives. It’s usually made during hot summer months, but we enjoy it all year round. Speaking 

Algerian Lentil Soup

Algerian Lentil Soup

Today I have something from an Algerian cuisine that is so undiscovered and uncommon to find or just mixed in the restaurants with Lebanese dishes that are much more popular. This way you probably had a nice traditional Algerian dish but don’t even know about 

Algerian Chicken Couscous

Algerian Chicken Couscous

I am super exited to share this one with you guys. It completely changed my opinion about couscous. I used to hate it. Lumpy, grainy and tasteless substance. Well no more! After I share with you how to make supper fluffy couscous, it will be