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Steamed semolina is the base, but the way it is paired with vegetables, legumes, meat, poultry or sweet-savory elements changes the character of the meal.
Main dish
Couscous
Couscous is a major Moroccan food tradition whose recipes vary by household, region, occasion and ingredients.
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Beyond one recipe
Do not treat “seven vegetables” as the only definition. Moroccan couscous has many regional and family expressions, and the social context of sharing can be as important as the ingredients.
Where it fits
Fes, Rabat, Meknes and many home kitchens across Morocco provide different perspectives. Friday family meals are one important cultural context, but the dish is not limited to one day or recipe.
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A recipe is only one layer. Market habits, season, hospitality and the destination around the table also shape what the traveler experiences.
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Couscous from Morocco · Mounir Neddi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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