day 18

       wussp everybody and welcome to a world where every bite is a 

celebration, and each dish tells a story.

New day New food New country (Mauritania)

1. Méchoui

To define mechoui, one might think of stuffed legs of lamb. This Mauritanian version has a sweet stuffing of nuts and rice. That’s why several different dishes are collectively called “mechoui” because each country has its own version of mechoui. Either way, this dish takes advantage of the abundant tenderness of the lamb to create a rich and memorable dish.

2. Bulgur Wheat with Nuts

Bulgur wheat cooked with sultanas and walnuts is a relaxing side dish or a stand-alone meal. This spinach and bulgur wheat salad with hazelnuts and sultanas may be suitable for vegetarians, but it’s great with lamb, chicken and more. It also makes a great side dish with salmon.

3. Cherchem

Different regions have different recipes. In Mauritania, cherchem means a dish made from millet. It is made with ingredients such as mint, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, coriander, garlic and paprika. Add tomato paste and boil everything.

4. Bonava

Bonava is a very common dish in Mauritania and lamb is always a 5-star guest. A type of stew or tagine flavored with vinegar and peanut oil. Onions, bay leaves, white wine vinegar (which gives it a very special flavor) and chili powder are often added.

5. Maffe

A traditional and delicious dish, it is combined with a peanut sauce that is prepared by crushing nuts with lamb or chicken meat. The sauce is made by crushing the nuts until they release their oil. Then tomato concentrate and ground okra are added. It would be complete if you eat it with white rice.

 

 

 

Thank you for joining me on this delicious journey. Until our next culinary

adventure.