Cuisine
Libya
Libyan cooking combines Berber and Arab traditions with Ottoman and Italian influences, which is why pasta is so popular, especially in Tripoli. Barley, wheat, lamb, tomatoes and hot spices are the staples. A shared dish eaten from one bowl is central to family gatherings, and strong tea rounds off the meal.
- 4 dishes
- Main dishes: 3
- Drinks: 1
- vegetarian: 2
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main dish
Bazeen
A dome of dense barley dough set in a spicy tomato sauce with lamb, potatoes and eggs.
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main dish
Couscous
Steamed semolina grains with braised meat, vegetables and chickpeas – a dish shared by the whole Maghreb.
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main dish · vegetarian
Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a thick, spicy sauce of tomatoes and peppers, served straight from the pan with bread.
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drink · vegan
Maghrebi mint tea
Sweet green tea brewed with fresh mint and poured from a height to raise a foam – the sign of Maghrebi hospitality.
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