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Libya Cuisine

Africa · Northern Africa

30 recipes

Signature Libya Dishes

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Bazeen

Bazeen is a traditional Libyan dish made from barley flour, water, and salt, formed into a dense, dough-like consistency. It is typically served with a rich, spiced tomato-based stew containing lamb, chicken, or beef, along with vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and sometimes pumpkin. Boiled eggs are a common accompaniment. Bazeen is traditionally eaten by hand, with pieces of the dough torn off and dipped into the stew, creating a communal dining experience.

Libya·Medium·2 hours

Filfil Mahshi

Filfil Mahshi is a beloved Libyan dish of bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground lamb, rice, and aromatic herbs and spices, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It's a comforting and hearty meal that showcases the vibrant flavors of Libyan cuisine.

Libya·Medium·3 hours

Goulash bel Lahm

A hearty and flavorful lamb goulash, slow-cooked with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and vegetables until the lamb is meltingly tender. This dish is a comforting staple, often served with bread or couscous.

Libya·Medium·2 hours

Kousa Mahshi

Tender zucchini hollowed out and stuffed with a flavorful mixture of minced meat, rice, and aromatic spices, then simmered in a rich tomato broth. This dish is a comforting and classic representation of Libyan home cooking.

Libya·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Libyan Chicken and Chickpea Tagine

A fragrant and comforting stew featuring tender chicken pieces, chickpeas, and a blend of aromatic spices simmered in a rich tomato and vegetable broth.

Libya·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Libyan Chicken and Rice Kabsa

A fragrant and flavorful one-pot rice dish featuring tender chicken, aromatic spices, and often garnished with nuts and raisins.

Libya·Medium·2 hours

Libyan Chicken and Vegetable Couscous

A hearty and aromatic couscous dish featuring tender chicken, a medley of vegetables, and a flavorful broth, all steamed to perfection. This is a staple in Libyan cuisine, often served for family gatherings.

Libya·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Libyan Fish Tagine with Potatoes

A hearty and aromatic fish stew featuring firm white fish, potatoes, tomatoes, and a blend of North African spices, simmered to perfection. This dish is a staple, especially in coastal regions of Libya.

Libya·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Libyan Fricassé Sandwich

A popular street food, this Libyan Fricassé is a soft, fried bun filled with a savory mixture of tuna, boiled eggs, olives, potatoes, and a spicy harissa paste. It's a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

Libya·Medium·1 hour

Libyan Haraimi

A vibrant and flavorful Libyan fish stew featuring firm white fish fillets simmered in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices. Traditionally served with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Libya·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Libyan Lamb and Apricot Stew

A rich and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb simmered with sweet dried apricots, aromatic spices, and a savory broth. This dish, often prepared in a tagine or a similar pot, balances sweet and savory notes, making it a comforting and deeply satisfying meal.

Libya·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Libyan Lamb and Chickpea Stew

A hearty and flavorful lamb and chickpea stew, slow-cooked with aromatic spices. Ghoriba, in this context, refers to a type of rustic, comforting stew.

Libya·Hard·2 hours

Libyan Lamb and Eggplant Moussaka

A rich and savory layered dish featuring tender lamb, roasted eggplant, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, often topped with a béchamel or egg mixture.

Libya·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Libyan Lamb and Okra Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb, okra, and a rich tomato-based sauce, seasoned with traditional Libyan spices. Often served with couscous or crusty bread.

Libya·Medium·2 hours

Libyan Lamb and Rice Pilaf

A fragrant and flavorful rice pilaf cooked with tender lamb, aromatic spices, and often garnished with nuts and dried fruits. It's a comforting and celebratory dish common in Libyan households.

Libya·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Libyan Lamb and Rice with Herbs

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish featuring tender lamb, aromatic herbs, and a blend of traditional spices. This variation emphasizes fresh herbs for a lighter, more aromatic profile than a typical pilaf.

Libya·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Libyan Lamb and Rice with Herbs and Spices

A fragrant and flavorful Libyan rice dish featuring tender lamb, aromatic herbs, and a blend of warm spices, often prepared for special occasions.

Libya·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Libyan Lamb and Rice with Spices

A fragrant and flavorful dish of tender lamb cooked with aromatic spices and served over fluffy rice. This is a celebratory dish often prepared for special occasions.

Libya·Easy·55 minutes

Libyan Lentil Soup

A hearty and comforting lentil soup, a staple in Libyan cuisine, often seasoned with cumin and served with a squeeze of lemon.

Libya·Medium·2 hours

Libyan M'hamsa Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring M'hamsa (a type of hand-rolled couscous) cooked with tender lamb, vegetables, and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting and traditional staple in Libyan cuisine, often enjoyed during cooler months.

Libya·Hard·1 hour 45 minutes

Libyan Mafrum

A comforting and flavorful Libyan dish featuring a variety of vegetables stuffed with a seasoned ground meat mixture, then fried and simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Often served with couscous.

Libya·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Libyan Mrouzia

Mrouzia is a traditional Moroccan and Libyan sweet and savory tagine, typically made with lamb, honey, raisins, and almonds. This Libyan version often incorporates aromatic spices for a rich, festive flavor.

Libya·Easy·50-55 minutes

Libyan Semolina Cake

A sweet, moist semolina cake soaked in a fragrant rosewater or orange blossom syrup. It's a popular dessert across North Africa, with regional variations in spice and topping.

Libya·Easy·45 minutes

Libyan Shakshuka

Libyan Shakshuka is a flavorful dish of eggs gently poached in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper sauce. It's a hearty and versatile meal, often enjoyed for breakfast or a light dinner, and is traditionally served with warm bread for dipping.

Libya·Easy·1 hour

Libyan Sweet Couscous with Dates and Nuts

A delightful sweet variation of couscous, often served as a dessert or a special occasion dish. It features fluffy couscous steamed with aromatic spices, then mixed with sweet dates, crunchy nuts, and a touch of honey or syrup, offering a warm and comforting flavor profile.

Libya·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Libyan Sweet Masfouf

A delightful sweet couscous dish, Masfouf is a staple in Libyan cuisine, especially during celebrations. It features fluffy couscous steamed and then mixed with butter, honey, and often topped with nuts and dried fruits.

Libya·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Libyan Vegetable and Chickpea Stew

A hearty and aromatic vegetarian stew featuring a medley of seasonal vegetables and chickpeas simmered in a rich tomato and spice-infused broth. This dish is a staple in Libyan households, offering a comforting and nutritious meal.

Libya·Easy·40 minutes

Roz bel Sharia

Roz bel Sharia is a staple Libyan rice dish where short-grain rice is cooked with toasted vermicelli noodles, creating a fragrant and flavorful pilaf. It's a versatile side dish that pairs well with various stews and main courses.

Libya·Easy·45 minutes

Sheriyah Maqluba

A unique sweet and savory dish where vermicelli noodles are fried until golden and then cooked with rice, creating a comforting and subtly sweet pilaf. Often served as a side dish or a light meal.

Libya·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Zlabia

Zlabia are delightful, crispy, deep-fried fritters made from a fermented batter, often enjoyed during festive occasions. They are typically drizzled with syrup or dusted with powdered sugar, offering a sweet and satisfying treat.

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