The Moroccan Cookbook

Spicy and scented, fruity and sweet, offering creative combinations of cumin and ginger, honey and cinnamon, saffron and rose, chillies and turmeric, nuts, marinated olives and preserved lemons, served in painted, earthenware bowls and tagines. It is no wonder that the food of Morocco has been described as its ‘perfumed soul’. Freshly baked or griddled bread, sweetmeats and fruit are offered to welcome guests, and wherever you go a glass of hot, sweet mint tea is the essence of hospitality. The culmination of years of research, this evocative volume by award-winning author and cook Ghillie Bașan looks at the history and customs, as well as the local ingredients, and presents a mouthwatering selection of more than 145 classic recipes. Welcome to Morocco.