Food glossary
What is Tagine?
Tagine — The name 'tagine' pertains to both a dish and the implement it's cooked in. Tagines are meat and vegetable stews that are central to Moroccan cuisine. They're traditionally cooked in tagines, special earthenware dishes with conical-shaped lids. Tagines are important in the cuisines of many other North African countries and throughout much of the Middle East. Lamb frequently features as the main…
The name 'tagine' pertains to both a dish and the implement it's cooked in. Tagines are meat and vegetable stews that are central to Moroccan cuisine. They're traditionally cooked in tagines, special earthenware dishes with conical-shaped lids.
Tagines are important in the cuisines of many other North African countries and throughout much of the Middle East. Lamb frequently features as the main ingredient and preserved lemons are often included.