Pastel de higos con smen

Tangier and Taghazout: imperial-city depth before Agadir

Tangier toward Agadir: imperial-city depth through Marrakech

Asilah to Agadir: markets, regional tables and coast from Tangier

Moroccan Seafood and Broccoli Salad

modified version of a jane brody recipe. you can substitute sliced surimi sticks for the shrimp or scallops but, if you do so, do not add until salad has been dressed and tossed or the surimi will shred. cooking (passive) time also includes chilling time.

Seafood Bastilla with Shrimp, Calamari and Fish

Swordfish, shrimp, and calamari are mixed with Chinese vermicelli, black mushrooms, and a spicy tomato sauce. The filling is enclosed in paper-thin warqa or phyllo dough and then baked.The measures below are for raw seafood prior to cleaning. Prep time does not include shelling or deveining shrimp or cleaning calamari. Save time by having your fishmonger do some of this for you.Seafood Bastilla can be assembled and frozen until baking time. Shape the bastilla into a single large pie as shown here or make small, individual-sized pies for easier serving.

Smen

moroccan preserved butter. smen (semneh, beurre ranci) is a moroccan preserved butter, often made from sheep and goat milk. it has a deep, pungent aroma and distinctive flavor that enhances many of morocco's savory dishes, especially couscous. it is similar to asian ghee, and is a flavorful ingredient in moroccan dishes. cooking time does not include 1-2 week aging time.

Almond Filo Snake

sweet and crunchy - and looks great on the plate, too! a sweet ending to a moroccan meal! you can use butter in place of the oils, but watch carefully to prevent burning. it will also alter the taste considerably.