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Boulfaf - Grilled Liver Wrapped in Caul Fat

Skewers of lightly seasoned liver wrapped in lace-like caul fat and grilled over charcoal, traditionally served during Eid al-Adha and family celebrations.

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Boulfaf is one of the clearest examples of Moroccan nose-to-tail cooking: fresh liver is grilled, wrapped in caul fat, seasoned simply, and shared immediately while the fire is still alive. It belongs to family courtyards, Eid gatherings, mountain markets, and roadside grills where cumin and smoke do most of the talking.

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This dish is part of the shared national table — you will meet it across Morocco rather than in one region.

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