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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. |
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The alphabetical list of recipes from Algeria follows (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 51 recipes in total:
| Algerian Beghrir (Honeycomb Pancakes) Origin: Algeria | Cauliflower with Dorsa Sauce Origin: Algeria | Kefta aux Oeufs (Vegetarian Koftas with Eggs) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Cooked Carrot Salad Origin: Algeria | Chackouka (Poached Eggs on Pepper Ragout) Origin: Algeria | Keskou bil Djedj (Vegetarian Koftas with Eggs) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Dried Apricots in Syrup Origin: Algeria | Chicken Couscous Origin: Algeria | Lahm Lhalou (Lamb Stew with Prunes) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Escabeche Origin: Algeria | Chlada Fakya (Fruit Salad) Origin: Algeria | Lentille bil Khodar (Lentil and Vegetable Soup) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Fish Soup Origin: Algeria | Chorba Beida (White Soup) Origin: Algeria | Loubia B'dersa (Algerian Chili) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Grilled Sardines with Lemon Origin: Algeria | Chorba bil Matisha (Tomato Soup) Origin: Algeria | Loubia bil Luz (Green Beans with Almonds) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Roast Pepper Sauce Origin: Algeria | Chorba Hamra (Red Soup) Origin: Algeria | Makoud bil Djedj (Chicken-stuffed Potato Rounds) Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Salad Origin: Algeria | Coclo (Large Meatballs) Origin: Algeria | Meatballs in Garlic Broth Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Shorba (Algerian Chicken Soup) Origin: Algeria | Coriander Chicken Origin: Algeria | Saffron and Raisin Couscous with Mint Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Spiced Potato Cakes Origin: Algeria | Cucumber and Yoghurt Soup Origin: Algeria | Sahlab Origin: Algeria |
| Algerian Tart Pastry Origin: Algeria | Djed b'l-Qasbour (Chicken and Olive Stew) Origin: Algeria | Sauerbraten Origin: Algeria |
| Bata bil Beyd (Potato and Egg Omelette) Origin: Algeria | Dziriat (Algerian Almond Tarts) Origin: Algeria | Shorba bil Hout (Fish, Tomato and Potato Soup) Origin: Algeria |
| Berkoukes Origin: Algeria | El Ham Lahlou (Sweet Lamb for Ramadan) Origin: Algeria | Shtitha Batata (Potato and Egg Omelette) Origin: Algeria |
| Beyd Mghelef (Meat-covered Eggs) Origin: Algeria | El-Ayne Tajine (Tagine with Prunes) Origin: Algeria | Slk Fel Kousha (Baked Cheese and Spinach) Origin: Algeria |
| Bourek (Beef-stuffed Pastry Rolls) Origin: Algeria | Fried Peppers with Capers and Garlic Origin: Algeria | Sweet Couscous Dessert Origin: Algeria |
| Bouzgene Barber Bread Origin: Algeria | Hut bil Harfas (Chicken and Olive Stew) Origin: Algeria | Tajine de poisson aux légumes (Fish tagine with vegetables) Origin: Algeria |
| Bulgar Wheat, Red Pepper, Cucumber and Cheese Salad Origin: Algeria | Kafta de Sardine Grillé (Grilled Sardine Kofta) Origin: Algeria | Tajine el Bey (Spinach and Rocotta Tagine) Origin: Algeria |
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