What's Mechoui?...Algerian is the best...:P

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By panda

Mechoui is a North African lamb dish which is frequently prepared in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. Each nation has its own specific take on mechoui, so several different dishes are collectively referred to as “mechoui.” In all cases, this dish takes advantage of the flavorful tenderness of lamb to create a rich, memorable dish.
This term comes from an Arabic word which means “to roast on a fire,” distinguishing mechoui from dishes which are prepared in the oven. There are two basic ways to prepare mechoui. In places like Algeria, the lamb is roasted on a spit, creating a layer of crackling, crispy skin which many people find quite delightful. In Morocco, the lamb is roasted in the ground, much like a Polynesian pig roast, creating very moist, tender, flavorful meat. In both cases, the meat is heavily spiced before preparation.
Traditional mechoui utilizes a whole lamb, roasted in its skin. This means that the organ meats are cooked right along with the lamb, lending their own distinct flavor to the meat, and some Berber tribes have traditionally treated the grain-filled intestines as a delicacy, much like Scottish haggis. Certain prized organs like the liver and kidneys are typically offered to a guest of honor, along with delicacies such as the eye.
Most people eat mechoui with their bare hands, utilizing the right hand hand only, by tradition. This reflect a Muslim tradition of using the left hand for personal hygiene, rather than eating. The mechoui is often served as an appetizer in advance of the rest of the meal, and as you might imagine, the dish is designed to be served in a crowd.
In parts of the African desert, mechoui is a traditional festive dish, prepared in a pit Moroccan-style. One major advantage to preparing the mechoui with a whole lamb is that the dish is easy to transport in a hurry, if necessary, since the skin essentially acts like a carrying bag. This was undoubtedly usful historically, when tribes might need the advantage of being able to move quickly.
Many North African restaurants offer mechoui. Some prepare it whole, in the traditional way, while others simply use traditional North African spicing on lamb roasts such as leg of lamb. Good mechoui is often heavily spiced, with lots of garlic, making it an intense and very flavorful experience.

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 16:02
panda

Aha! la je comprend bien! lol...ah oui neutralité absolu :)...mais contrairement a samya vous vuos etes beacoup plus francais que marocain :) disons 30% aller!

By modern wonderer• 4 Aug 2008 15:59
modern wonderer

Panda, mere francaise, pere marocain, c'est peux etre aussi la raison de ma neutralité sur la question de la nouriture :-))

"god dont play dice"

albert einstein

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 15:56
panda

lol ok ok!! i'm howing two white flags now, is it fine?...en plus vous etes francais lol je viens juste de voir votre fiche lol...enchanté!

By modern wonderer• 4 Aug 2008 15:51
modern wonderer

why not, but really i stick to what i said regarding moroccan food, sorry........................

Don't wait for the last judgment it takes place every day.

"Albert Camus "

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 15:47
panda

oh ok! i thought you were in the desert...i'm not living far fron hydra, do you know cheraga? my house is there...hopefully we'll meet one day and we get some conversation....

By modern wonderer• 4 Aug 2008 15:45
Rating: 4/5
modern wonderer

i think you are right as mothers transmit more of their culture than fathers , so in case of 2 different passport holders:nationality, i believe you can say that you are 75% from the mother even if geneticly speaking its off course 50,50

Don't wait for the last judgment it takes place every day.

"Albert Camus "

By modern wonderer• 4 Aug 2008 15:43
modern wonderer

Don't wait for the last judgment it takes place every day.

"Albert Camus "

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 15:36
panda

you made me in trouble samya lol, i dunno how i calculate it...i said that maybe it's a cultural and the arabian mums pull their kids to them more then dads...maybe i'm wrong, but what you think m i right or not?

By SamyaUK• 4 Aug 2008 15:27
SamyaUK

How if only my mum is Moroccan does that make me 75% Moroccan, please explain ur calculations on that one...

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 15:27
panda

white flag modern lol....where were you exactly? i was working there also, not far from HMD...

By modern wonderer• 4 Aug 2008 15:24
modern wonderer

Panda, i worked in algeria in oil and gas so i know , but really no offence but you cannot compare , tagines, mechious,pastillas, even sweets are much more elaborated

sorry!!!!!!

Don't wait for the last judgment it takes place every day.

"Albert Camus "

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 15:24
panda

ready for the war? lol no no no!! i'm showing my white flag! lol...

I see and sorry for writing french...but if your mum is morrocan that's means you are more than 50% morrocon. i say about 75%....m i right?

By SamyaUK• 4 Aug 2008 15:17
Rating: 2/5
SamyaUK

Moroccan food is better... Algerian food is just a copy of Moroccan food but not as nice lool Panda r u ready... and when i say im not a normal Moroccan i mean that because only my Mum is moroccan, so im half... and thats why i dont speak french...

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 15:14
panda

Mr modern woderer, morroco and tunisia are better then algeria if we talk about tourism, that why their food are known, but if one day you get a chance and you visit algeria you'll see the kind of food there, you'll be truly wondered....so don't say something that you don't have any idea please...cheers....

Samya, please be normal morrocan i don't want you abnormal lol

By SamyaUK• 4 Aug 2008 15:14
SamyaUK

By modern wonderer• 4 Aug 2008 15:09
Rating: 5/5
modern wonderer

Moroccan is the best , and more generally moroccan food is the best of north africa without disrespect to algeria and tunisia , it's even considered one of the food in the world with french,chinese,italian

"god dont play dice"

albert einstein

By SamyaUK• 4 Aug 2008 15:07
SamyaUK

I understood the arabic but i cant speak french.... Im a british Moroccan... Not a normal one lol

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 15:05
panda

Darude LOL!!!....

Samya, sbah lkhir ya3ni hada wine ftanti beli ana algerian lol....i hope you can understand what i mean....je suis nul en anglais et en arabe, si tu veux je t'expliquerais en francais si tu comprend biensur,.....

By SamyaUK• 4 Aug 2008 15:03
SamyaUK

U can speak moroccan... cool :D

By DaRuDe• 4 Aug 2008 15:00
DaRuDe

bislama

 

 

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By SamyaUK• 4 Aug 2008 15:00
Rating: 3/5
SamyaUK

Fain saba7 alkahir, its afternoon... Labas 3leik :P

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 14:56
panda

hehehe sbah lkhir ya lalla!

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 14:55
Rating: 5/5
panda

yes jauntie, each will get one pair of eyes, grilled of course.

By SamyaUK• 4 Aug 2008 14:54
SamyaUK

lol Panda r u Algerian?

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 14:53
panda

no my mums food is the best o.o

By DaRuDe• 4 Aug 2008 14:53
Rating: 2/5
DaRuDe

Take it easy on my Chum Oryx.

 

 

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By jauntie• 4 Aug 2008 14:52
Rating: 5/5
jauntie

LAMB GRAB. Known it as that for about 30 years! lol

Probably because of the way it's served and eaten. Used to go to Lamb Grab parties in KSA - quite delish, unless you are offered the eyes. Shudder.

By SamyaUK• 4 Aug 2008 14:50
Rating: 4/5
SamyaUK

Moroccan is the best... FULL STOP!!

Lol just kidding, i didnt even read it but i know my mums food is the best sooo.... :D

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 14:48
panda

no Oryx no! you are totally damaged lol

Samya, the morrocan and Algerian are both the best...are you OK now?

By SamyaUK• 4 Aug 2008 14:48
SamyaUK

Ha Ha Ha... Yeah ok!

By Oryx• 4 Aug 2008 14:46
Rating: 3/5
Oryx

ahhhhhhhhhh LOL LOL

'moroccan is the best'

thought you were discussing hash!

By SamyaUK• 4 Aug 2008 14:44
Rating: 2/5
SamyaUK

By panda• 4 Aug 2008 14:36
panda

and the event will be at the billion stars hotel...

By mallrat• 4 Aug 2008 14:32
Rating: 4/5
mallrat

wow, mouthwatering.......

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By panda• 4 Aug 2008 14:32
panda

I'm thinking to make it and all of QLSG are invited...:)

By dragonfly212• 4 Aug 2008 14:28
dragonfly212

Okay so what????

Everybody is right everybody is wrong, it depend where you stand

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