Algerian Cuisine

27 dishes · Community built

Algerian Dishes

#1

Chorba Frik

A tomato-based soup with cracked green wheat, lamb, and fresh coriander.

#2

Algerian Bourek

Crisp, deep-fried pastry rolls filled with spiced meat, egg, and cheese.

#3

Algerian Couscous

Steamed semolina piled with a slow-cooked vegetable and lamb stew, Algeria's Friday table centerpiece.

#4

Chakhchoukha

Shredded flatbread soaked in a rich, spiced tomato and lamb sauce.

#5

Rechta

Rechta is a traditional Algerian dish consisting of fine, flat handmade noodles served with a rich, lightly spiced white...

#6

Algerian Dolma

Vegetables and vine leaves stuffed with spiced rice and meat, simmered in tomato sauce.

#7

Makroudh

Diamond-shaped semolina cakes stuffed with date paste and soaked in honey.

#8

Bradj

Semolina diamonds filled with date paste, cooked on a griddle and dipped in honey.

#9

Tlitli

Small hand-rolled pasta pearls, simmered in a light tomato and meat broth, an Algerian comfort food.

#10

Mhencha

A coiled almond pastry wrapped in phyllo, fried or baked and soaked in honey syrup.

#11

Mesfouf

Fine steamed couscous tossed with butter and sugar, often studded with raisins or dates and served with a glass of milk.

#12

Qalb el Louz

Qalb el Louz is a traditional Algerian semolina cake soaked in orange blossom-scented sugar syrup and topped with blanch...

#13

Baghrir

Baghrir are soft, spongy Algerian semolina pancakes characterized by their distinctive honeycomb surface of tiny holes, ...

#14

Harira

Harira is a hearty, tomato-based Moroccan and Algerian soup made with lentils, chickpeas, and lamb or beef, thickened wi...

#15

Kesra

A dense, semolina flatbread cooked on a griddle, a staple Algerian daily bread.

#16

Douara

Douara is a traditional Algerian offal stew made primarily from lamb or beef organ meats — particularly the stomach, int...

#17

Zlabia

Zlabia is a traditional Algerian fried pastry made from a fermented batter that is piped into hot oil in coiled or lacy ...

#18

Algerian Chorba Beida

A creamy white soup made with vermicelli and chicken, milder than the tomato-based chorba frik.

#19

Mhajeb

Mhajeb is a popular Algerian street food made from thin, folded flatbread filled with a savory mixture of tomatoes, onio...

#20

Berkoukes

Berkoukes is a hearty Algerian soup or stew made with large, hand-rolled semolina pasta balls simmered in a richly spice...

#21

Mthewem

Garlicky meatballs simmered with chickpeas in a red or white sauce heady with whole garlic cloves.

#22

Kalentika

Kalentika is a traditional Algerian street food made from chickpea flour, baked or cooked into a dense, custard-like cak...

#23

Tajine Zitoune

Tajine Zitoune is a traditional Algerian slow-cooked stew featuring tender chicken and green olives simmered in a fragra...

#24

Chtitha

A spicy tomato and garlic stew, typically made with chicken or fish.

#25

Algerian Msemen

A square, flaky pan-fried flatbread, often eaten with honey for breakfast.

#26

Chorba Loubia

A hearty white bean soup flavored with tomato and warm spices, a comforting Algerian dish.

#27

Tajine Hlou

A sweet lamb tagine cooked with prunes, dried apricots, cinnamon and orange blossom water.

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