Algerian

Posted by : Rio Pratama (F1021131075)

After we explore the food from Morocco, we will move to neighboring country: Algeria. The Cuisine of Algeria is a distinct fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Pork consumption is forbidden in accordance with Sharia, religious laws of Islam. The food from Algeria isn't exactly different from other countries in Middle Eastern.

Let's try to see the food from Algeria

Food

Couscous

 

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Couscous_of_Fes.JPG

It's seems like capcay in Indonesia. It is traditionally served with a meat or vegetable stew spooned over it. Nowadays, couscous is known as 'the North Africa national dish.

In Algeria couscous is generally served with vegetables (carrots, potatoes, turnips, etc.) cooked in a spicy or mild broth or stew, and some meat (generally, chicken, lamb or mutton).

 Couscous was traditionally made from the hard part of the durum, the part of the grain that resisted the grinding of the millstone. In modern times, couscous production is largely mechanized, and the product is sold in markets around the world.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_Algeria

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couscous

Drink

Algeria is a country well known for the production of good wine. However, being a Muslim majority population, Algerians prefer non-alcoholic drinks instead

There are many kinds of Algerian beverage such as herb tea, tisanes, coffee, etc.

Today we would like to tell the readers about tisanes.

Tisanes also known as herbal tea is any beverage made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water, and usually does not contain caffeine.

The picture below is process of making tisanes (herbal tea)

 

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hibiscus_Delight_tisane.jpg

There are some benefits when we consuming this herbal tea for their physical or medicinal effects, especially for their stimulant, relaxant or sedative properties.

The tisanes is ready to serve

 

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Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbal_tea