Moroccan tagine, the famous Moroccan dish

I grew up in a conservative Moroccan family that clung to a culture like no other. In my family, spices were used almost daily.

Moroccan cuisine is part of the Moroccan culture, which is full of different types of delicious dishes, and among these dishes, there is one dish that you will find in every Moroccan home without exception, this dish is the tagine.

A tagine is actually a two-piece set with a round, shallow base topped by an elegant cone, tapered at its highest point with a knob that also serves as a handle to check what is inside. Traditionally, dishes were made of clay, usually unglazed. There is a reason why clay pots are perfect for cooking and are found in many kitchens around the world.

The shape of the tagine serves an important function: the fluted cone traps steam as the dish cooks, circulating it through the base to continuously and evenly cook what is inside. The combination of high heat and moisture retention due to the tagine's domed lid concentrates the limited amount of liquid inside, allowing it to caramelize slightly. The end result is an incredibly tasty meal.