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Cuisine de Mauritania

Africa · Western Africa

24 recettes

Plats signature de Mauritania

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Moulay Abdallah Chicken

A flavorful and aromatic chicken dish, often prepared for special occasions, featuring a rich sauce with spices, onions, and sometimes dried fruits.

Mauritania·Easy·50 minutes

Lakh Dar

Lakh Dar is a traditional Mauritanian sweet couscous dish, often prepared for celebrations and special occasions. It features a delicate semolina base sweetened with honey or sugar and flavored with spices and dried fruits.

Mauritania·Medium·35 minutes

Boulfaf

Boulfaf is a traditional Mauritanian delicacy, particularly enjoyed during the feast of Eid al-Adha (Tabaski). It features lamb or beef liver wrapped in caul fat, seasoned with a blend of spices, and grilled over an open flame. This results in a rich, intensely flavorful dish that is both a local favorite and an adventurous culinary experience.

Mauritania·Medium·3 hours 15 minutes

Yassa Poulet

Yassa Poulet is a popular dish in Mauritania, originally from Senegal. It features chicken marinated in a tangy sauce of onions, lemon, and spices, often served with rice or French fries. The caramelization of the onions provides a sweet and savory base for the dish.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Mafroum

Mafroum is a flavorful Mauritanian dish featuring spiced meatballs, often made with beef or lamb, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices. It's a comforting and savory meal, typically served with couscous or rice.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Mauritanian Chicken and Rice Tagine

A flavorful and aromatic tagine featuring tender chicken, fragrant rice, and a medley of spices, slow-cooked to perfection.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Mauritanian Fish and Okra Stew

A savory and slightly tangy stew made with firm white fish, tender okra, tomatoes, and a blend of West African spices.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Mauritanian Fish Stew with Vegetables

A hearty and aromatic fish stew, showcasing the bounty of Mauritania's coast. This dish combines fresh fish with a medley of vegetables and spices, simmered in a flavorful tomato-based broth.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet Yassa Mauritanien

A flavorful Mauritanian take on chicken and rice, infused with aromatic spices and often featuring preserved lemons and olives, though this version focuses on a rich spice blend for a unique profile.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Mous Sebech

Mous Sebech is a flavorful Mauritanian fish and vegetable stew, often prepared with a rich tomato and peanut base, offering a comforting and aromatic culinary experience.

Mauritania·Easy·1 hour

Mou Foul Mauritano

A hearty and flavorful fava bean stew, often seasoned with a blend of spices, garlic, and herbs, making it a popular and nourishing dish.

Mauritania·Hard·3 hours 30 minutes

Mauritanian Beef Tripe Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew made with beef tripe, vegetables, and aromatic spices, slow-cooked to tender perfection. This dish is a staple in Mauritanian cuisine, often enjoyed during special occasions.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Mauritanian Harira

A rich and nourishing soup, traditionally served to break the fast during Ramadan, but enjoyed year-round. This Mauritanian version of Harira is a hearty blend of legumes, meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices.

Mauritania·Hard·1 hour 45 minutes

Thieboudienne

Thieboudienne, often considered the national dish of Mauritania, is a flavorful one-pot meal of fish, rice, and vegetables cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce. It's a communal dish symbolizing unity and is enjoyed widely along the coast.

Mauritania·Easy·50 minutes

Fish and Vegetable Couscous

A flavorful and aromatic couscous dish featuring tender fish, a medley of vegetables, and a blend of Moroccan-inspired spices. This recipe offers a lighter alternative to traditional rice-based dishes.

Mauritania·Medium·2 hours 20 minutes

Mafe

Mafe, also known as Domoda in Mauritania, is a rich and hearty West African peanut stew. Traditionally made with beef or lamb, it features tender meat simmered in a savory sauce of peanut butter, tomatoes, and vegetables. It's a comforting dish that reflects the nomadic heritage of Mauritania.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Vegetable and Fish Stew with Spiced Rice

A vibrant and flavorful stew featuring tender fish and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, served over aromatic spiced rice. This dish is a variation inspired by the national dish, Thieboudienne, adapted for home cooking.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Cherchem

Cherchem is a hearty and flavorful Mauritanian dish where millet is cooked with a savory vegetable sauce. It's a nutritious and satisfying meal, often prepared with a blend of aromatic spices, tomatoes, and various vegetables, making it a staple in many households, especially in regions where millet is a primary grain.

Mauritania·Easy·1 hour 20 minutes

Chicken and Okra Stew with Tomatoes

A flavorful and comforting stew that combines tender chicken with the unique texture of okra and the sweetness of tomatoes. This dish highlights the use of fresh ingredients and aromatic spices common in Mauritanian cooking.

Mauritania·Medium·3 hours

Lamb and Sweet Potato Stew with Millet Cakes

A hearty and flavorful lamb stew simmered with sweet potatoes and aromatic spices, traditionally served over savory millet cakes. This dish showcases the comforting and communal aspects of Mauritanian cuisine.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Lamb and Millet Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb, sweet potatoes, and a rich peanut sauce, served over fluffy millet. This dish draws inspiration from West African Maafe, adapted to Mauritanian tastes.

Mauritania·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Mauritanian Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon

A fragrant and flavorful chicken tagine, a staple in Mauritanian cuisine, featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with aromatic spices, briny olives, and the unique tang of preserved lemons.

Mauritania·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Lamb and Date Tagine

A slow-cooked, aromatic tagine featuring tender lamb, sweet dates, and warm spices, reflecting the North African and Middle Eastern influences on Mauritanian cuisine. This dish is often prepared for special occasions and communal meals.

Mauritania·Medium·45 minutes

Mahi-Mahi with Peanut Sauce

A flavorful dish featuring pan-seared mahi-mahi served with a rich, savory peanut sauce, often accompanied by rice or millet. This variation focuses on fish as the primary protein within a maafe-style sauce.

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