MaCooking Ingredient Guide

Discover authentic Moroccan ingredients and learn how to use them in traditional recipes

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Ras El Hanout

رأس الحانوت

$$

The crown jewel of Moroccan spice blends, literally meaning "head of the shop". A complex mixture of 20-30 spices.

Morocco
2 years
TaginesCouscousMeat marinades+1 more
Specialty stores
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Easy

Preserved Lemons

حامض مخلل

$

Salt-cured lemons that develop a unique, intense flavor. Essential for authentic Moroccan cooking.

North Africa
1 year refrigerated
TaginesSaladsChicken dishes+1 more
Moroccan markets
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Easy

Argan Oil

زيت الأرغان

$$$

Liquid gold from Morocco! Cold-pressed from argan tree nuts, prized for its nutty flavor and health benefits.

Southwestern Morocco
2 years
Salad dressingAmlou spreadFinishing oil+1 more
Health stores
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Harissa

هريسة

$$

Fiery North African chili paste made from hot peppers, garlic, and spices. Adds heat and depth to dishes.

Tunisia/Morocco
6 months refrigerated
StewsMarinadesSoups+1 more
Middle Eastern stores
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Easy

Couscous

كسكس

$

Tiny steamed semolina granules, the national dish of Morocco. Light, fluffy, and perfect for absorbing flavors.

Berber regions
1 year
Main dishesSaladsSide dishes+1 more
Supermarkets
Medium

Tagine Pot

طاجين

$$

Conical-lidded earthenware pot that creates perfect steam circulation for slow-cooked Moroccan stews.

Morocco
Lifetime with care
Slow cookingSteam cookingServing dish
Moroccan stores
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🍽️ Featured Recipes

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons
Classic Moroccan comfort food
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Ras El Hanout
Preserved Lemons