Celtnet Mauritanian Recipes and Cookery, Home Page





Welcome to the Celtnet Recipes section for recipes from the West African country of Mauritania. Here you will find all the recipes from Mauritania on this site all gathered into one place. I have attempted to gather together here as many Mauritanian recipes as possible. The current collection represents the largest gathering of Mauritanian recipes into one place on the web today. (Just scroll down for the recipes, they follow the brief introduction to Mauritania given below.)

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Mauritania and its Cuisine

Mauritania (Arabic: موريتانيا Mūrītāniyā); officially: الجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية; Al-Jumhūriyyah al-Islāmiyyah al-Mūrītāniyyah; République Islamique de Mauritanie [Islamic Republic of Mauritania] is a West African country named after the ancient Berber kingdom of Mauretania. The capital and largest city is Nouakchott, located on the Atlantic coast. The country achieved independence from France on November 28th, 1960. The populaton is 3 million of which 40% are mixed Arab/black; 30% are Arabic and 30% Black. The vast majority of the population are Muslim (99.84%) with most being Sunnis. The official languages are French and the Hassaniya dialect of Arabic. Other languages include Pulaar, Soninke and Wolof.

Mauritania is a bit of a culinary oddity. The country is very sparsely populated and has a strong Arabic influence. Many of its dishes have a strong North African flavour. Yet the French influence on the cuisine is also notable with vegetables such as cabbage being used in the stews. In this respect Mauritanian cuisine is similar to Senegalese cookery.


The alphabetical list of recipes from Mauritania follows (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 4 recipes in total:


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Camel Chubbagin
     Origin: Mauritania
Mauritanian Lamb Couscous
     Origin: Mauritania
Chubbagin Lélé et Raabie
     Origin: Mauritania
Pepper Steak with Coconut
     Origin: Mauritania

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The image above shows the entire continent of Africa with West Africa picked out in red. West Africa is formed from sixteen states: 1: Benin; 2: Burkina Faso; 3: Côte d'Ivoire; 4: The Gambia; 5: Ghana; 6: Guinea; 7: Guinea-Bissau; 8: Liberia; 9: Mali; 10: Mauritania; 11: Niger; 12: Nigeria; 13: Senegal; 14: Sierra Leone; 15: Togo. Also included are the islands of Cape Verde, off the Senegalese coast (not shown on the map).

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Chilli and Chocolate Sauce for Game

By gwydion | Published 2008-02-10 20:08:40 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 35

I know that the combination of chilli and chocolate sounds odd to modern ears. Yet this is an ancient mix used by the Aztecs and later adopted in Sicilian cuisine. What's presented here is a rich and piquant gravy that goes excellently well with game dishes.

How Does a Water Softener Work?

By Adrianna Noton | Published 2011-12-10 22:56:43 | 2011 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 113

If you live in an area with higher than average levels of calcium and magnesium in the earth, your water will be hard. The solution to the hard water problem is a water softener. A water softener is a water station that is installed in your home to remove the minerals from the water before they reach your taps.

The Nuts And Bolts Of A French Press Coffee Maker

By Ray Forrest | Published 2011-11-27 18:13:44 | 2011 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 114

The French press coffee maker provides you with a simplistic but extremely effective way to brew coffee with an exotic taste. You will find that they are available in many different shapes and sizes as well. In general, the prices will range from $24 to $80.

The Advantages Of Drinking Organic Coffee

By Ray Forrest | Published 2011-11-29 12:55:16 | 2011 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 56

There has been a great deal of organic foods being presented on the market recently, and organic coffee happens to be one of the most appealing. The food industry has been actively answering the high demand for this type of product lately. Even though this kind of coffee comes with a bit of a higher price, it is well worth the extra cost.

Classic Curry Recipes - Create the Perfect Curry

By gwydion | Published 2008-10-24 11:54:49 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 35

A curry in a South Asian or Southeast Asian dish of meat or vegetables cooked in a spiced gravy. The traditions of classic curries lie in India (and the name derives from there) but these days curries have become a truly international dish. Here a classic spice blend and classic curry made from it is presented.

Discover The Best Way To Buy Coffee

By Ray Forrest | Published 2011-12-19 03:46:42 | 2011 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 56

In recent years it has gotten even more convenient to buy coffee. Fortunately, you can now get your coffee online right from the comfort of your own home! All it takes is a few clicks, and you can have delicious gourmet coffee delivered right to your doorstep. However, convenience is not the only benefit that you can experience when you buy coffee online.

The Advantages To Using Different Bread Machine Mixes

By Byron Dyson | Published 2011-11-21 01:55:29 | 2011 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 113

Everything you want to know about bread machine mixes.

The Recipes of Nigeria

By gwydion | Published 2008-08-08 18:05:06 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 35

Nigeria has a very vibrant and dynamic culture and this is reflected in the country's food. Staples remain stews ('soups' in West African parlance) and staples based on grains, cassava flour and millet. Here you will see two authentic Nigerian recipes to help you gain a flavour for this country's cuisines.

The Recipes of Wales — Modern and Traditional Foods

By gwydion | Published 2008-05-01 19:56:09 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 35

The traditional recipes of Wales are what might be thought of as 'peasant food' the kind of recipes made by the poor who want to make the most out of what little food they had. This, in some respects, has left Wales with a blank culinary slate where some very exciting modern foods, bringing together influences from all over the world have been created. Here I give an example of a traditional Welsh dish and an example of a recipe from the new breed of Welsh cookery...

The Need For Emergency Freeze Dried Food

By Lee Smith | Published 2011-12-16 21:33:16 | 2011 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information: 56

A good type of emergency food supply is freeze dried food, which can last up to 25 years, making it not only a great emergency supply to have, but it is also a good investment in a world where resources are running low.n


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