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Algeria (Arabic: الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir IPA: [ɛlʤɛˈzɛːʔir], Berber: , Dzayer [ldzæjər]) is oficially known as: الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية Al-Jumhūrīyah al-Jazā’irīyah ad-Dīmuqrāṭīyah ash-Sha’bīyah (ar) [People's Democratic Republic of Algeria] and is the second-largest country on the entire African Continent and is an Islamic, Arab and Berber country. The name Algeria itself is derived from the name of the city of Algiers, from the Arabic al-jazā’ir (The Islands) which refers to the four islands that lie off the city's coast Along with Tunisia and Morocco, Algeria forms part of the Maghreb region of North Africa and the basis for Algerian cookery is Maghrebi cuisine. However, Algeria is a diverse country and much of the food is local in nature, influenced by the traditions of the local populations. Some of the main spices used in Algerian cooking are: cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, star anise, turmeric, ginger, allspice, green and black cardamom, wild fennel, long pepper, rose-buds, cloves, grains of paradise, black pepper, chilies, coriander and cumin.This cuisine also has a long tradition of using preserved meat and fruit. Fish, goat, lamb, beef and chicken are also frequently used for stews, roasts and barbecues. Historically, Algerian cuisine is a melange of the various influences on the country and it's possible to see Berber, Arab, Turkish, and French traditions within the country's recipes. |
The alphabetical list of recipes from Algeria follows (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 82 recipes in total:
| Algerian Beghrir (Honeycomb Pancakes) Origin: Algeria | Chorba Beida (Algerian White Soup) Origin: Algeria | M'hajeb (Dandelion Potato Gratin) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Cooked Carrot Salad Origin: Algeria | Chorba bil Matisha (Tomato Soup) Origin: Algeria | Makoud bil Djedj (Chicken-stuffed Potato Rounds) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Dried Apricots in Syrup Origin: Algeria | Chorba de Lentilles (Algerian Lentil Soup) Origin: Algeria | Markouts Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Escabeche Origin: Algeria | Chorba Hamra (Red Soup) Origin: Algeria | Marqua bal Kastel Dial Tlemcen (Tlemcen Chestnut Stew) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Fish Soup Origin: Algeria | Chtitha Djedj (Chicken Chtitha) Origin: Algeria | Meatballs in Garlic Broth Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Grilled Sardines with Lemon Origin: Algeria | Coclo (Large Meatballs) Origin: Algeria | Merlans au Four (Baked Whiting) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Roast Pepper Sauce Origin: Algeria | Coriander Chicken Origin: Algeria | Pâtes au Thon (Tuna and Macaroni) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Salad Origin: Algeria | Couscous Tizi Ouzou Origin: Algeria | Pain Sandwich (Sandwich Buns) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Shorba (Algerian Chicken Soup) Origin: Algeria | Crevettes Chtitha (Prawn Chtitha) Origin: Algeria | Poitrine d'Agneau Épicée (Spicy Breast of Lamb) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Spiced Potato Cakes Origin: Algeria | Cucumber and Yoghurt Soup Origin: Algeria | Poulet au Céleri (Chicken with Celery) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Tart Pastry Origin: Algeria | Daube de Thon (Tuna Daube) Origin: Algeria | Poulet Farci (Stuffed Chicken) Origin: Algeria |
| Aubergines Farcies (Stuffed Aubergines) Origin: Algeria | Djed b'l-Qasbour (Chicken and Olive Stew) Origin: Algeria | Poulet Farci, Cuit au Four (Baked, Stuffed, Chicken) Origin: Algeria |
| Bata bil Beyd (Potato and Egg Omelette) Origin: Algeria | Dziriat (Algerian Almond Tarts) Origin: Algeria | Poulet Garni (Chicken with Eggs) Origin: Algeria |
| Beignets de Crevettes (Prawn Fritters) Origin: Algeria | El Ham Lahlou (Sweet Lamb for Ramadan) Origin: Algeria | Poulet Royal (Royal Chicken) Origin: Algeria |
| Berkoukes Origin: Algeria | El-Ayne Tajine (Tagine with Prunes) Origin: Algeria | Rechta bil Marga bil Djedj (Rechta Noodles with Chicken Sauce) Origin: Algeria |
| Beyd Mghelef (Meat-covered Eggs) Origin: Algeria | Fried Peppers with Capers and Garlic Origin: Algeria | Saffron and Raisin Couscous with Mint Origin: Algeria |
| Bourek (Beef-stuffed Pastry Rolls) Origin: Algeria | Hut bil Harfas (Chicken and Olive Stew) Origin: Algeria | Sahlab Origin: Algeria |
| Bourek de Bilda (Lamb and Egg Boureks) Origin: Algeria | Kabab bil Batata (Kebabs with Potatoes) Origin: Algeria | Salat Khiyar (Algerian Cucumber Salad) Origin: Algeria |
| Bouzgene Barber Bread Origin: Algeria | Kafta de Sardine Grillé (Grilled Sardine Kofta) Origin: Algeria | Sauté de Poulet (Chicken Sauté) Origin: Algeria |
| Brik à la Viande (Algerian Meat Turnovers) Origin: Algeria | Kefta aux Oeufs (Vegetarian Koftas with Eggs) Origin: Algeria | Shorba bil Hout (Fish, Tomato and Potato Soup) Origin: Algeria |
| Briks Dayouls (Dayoul Pastry Sheets) Origin: Algeria | Keskou bil Djedj (Couscous with Chicken) Origin: Algeria | Shtitha Batata (Potato and Egg Omelette) Origin: Algeria |
| Briouates Beton (Tuna Turnovers) Origin: Algeria | Khobz Ftir (Algerian Flatbread) Origin: Algeria | Slk Fel Kousha (Baked Cheese and Spinach) Origin: Algeria |
| Bulgar Wheat, Red Pepper, Cucumber and Cheese Salad Origin: Algeria | Lahm Lhalou (Lamb Stew with Prunes) Origin: Algeria | Sweet Couscous Dessert Origin: Algeria |
| Cauliflower with Dorsa Sauce Origin: Algeria | Lentille bil Khodar (Lentil and Vegetable Soup) Origin: Algeria | Tajine de poisson aux légumes (Fish tagine with vegetables) Origin: Algeria |
| Chackouka (Poached Eggs on Pepper Ragout) Origin: Algeria | Looz Shorba (Algerian Almond Soup) Origin: Algeria | Tajine el Bey (Spinach and Rocotta Tagine) Origin: Algeria |
| Chakhchoukha Origin: Algeria | Loubia B'dersa (Algerian Chili) Origin: Algeria | Tchektchouka de Médéa Origin: Algeria |
| Chicken Couscous Origin: Algeria | Loubia bil Luz (Green Beans with Almonds) Origin: Algeria | |
| Chlada Fakya (Fruit Salad) Origin: Algeria | M'derbel d'Aubergines Origin: Algeria |
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