Tajine Mtewem facts for kids
Algerian tajine mtewem with beef and meatballs
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| Alternative names | Tagine mtewem, Mtewem |
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| Place of origin | Algeria |
| Region or state | Algiers |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Similar dishes | Tajine Kefta |
Tajine Mtewem, usually abbreviated to Mtewem (Arabic: طاجين مثوم) is a traditional Algerian dish, and more specifically Algerine (from the city of Algiers), the dish is made from minced meatballs, pieces of chicken or lamb meat, garlic, chickpeas and almonds. Its sauce is prepared with a grated onion and a lot of garlic, as its name suggests the word mtewem means “with garlic", and is usually cooked in a Tajine pot. like most Algerian dishes, it can be prepared with either a white sauce, or a red spicy sauce.
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Traditional Algerian tajine mtewem made with white sauce and served in a tajine pot
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