Eid Al-Adha, known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is the most important holiday in the Islamic calendar. Here are recipes for Moroccan dishes traditionally prepared during this special time.
1. Mrouzia
This sweet and spicy dish features meat and raisins stewed with exotic spices. Almonds can be cooked in the aromatic sauce or fried and served as a garnish.
2. Liver Kebabs - Boulfaf
Liver is wrapped in caul and grilled to make boulfaf, a brochette recipe that is especially popular on the first day of Eid Al-Adha (Eid Al-Kabir).
3. Lamb Kebabs (Brochettes)
Use tender leg of lamb for this traditional – and delicious – Moroccan kebab (brochette) recipe.
4. Heart Kebabs (Brochettes)
Grilling is a terrific way to cook the organ meat traditionally available during Eid Al-Kabir. Try these zesty Moroccan heart kebabs (brochettes).
5. Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad
This very popular Moroccan salad is a must when serving kebabs, as many Moroccans will stuff a wedge of bread with grilled brochette meat and a large spoonful of this salad. A delicious combo!
6. Lamb with Prunes
Lamb with prunes is a classic Moroccan dish. This sweet and spicy recipe can be prepared either in a pot or pressure cooker.
7. Sweet and Spicy Moroccan Tagines
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This list of sweet and spicy tagines will give you more ideas of ways to prepare the extra meat on hand during and immediately after the Eid al-Adha holiday. All of these dishes work well as family meals or when entertaining.
8. Saffron Lamb
This Moroccan recipe uses mild seasoning to allow the natural flavors of lamb and fragrant saffron to dominate the dish. Perfect for large cuts from the neck, shoulder or shank.9. Steamed Lamb Recipe
Steamed meat is very tender and tasty. This traditional Moroccan recipe is made by many families in the days following Eid Al-Adha.10. Moroccan Stewed Tripe (Stomach and Intestines)
This recipe makes use of the stomach, spleen and intestines. Generous additions of Moroccan spices, preserved lemon and olives yield a rich sauce.11. Brains in Preserved Lemon Sauce
Moroccans have surprisingly delicious recipes for preparing offal. One example is this zesty dish of brains simmered in a paprika, cumin, garlic and preserved lemon sauce.
12. Meat with Olives and Preserved Lemon
This classic Moroccan dish combines meat, onions, olives and preserved lemons with fragrant ginger and saffron. Serve it with bread for scooping up the meat and sauce.
