Medfouna
 Medfouna or Berber pizza at a local restaurant near Merzouga, Errachidia Province. | |
| Alternative names | Rissani, Berber pizza |
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| Course | Main course |
| Region or state | Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco |
| Associated cuisine | Moroccan cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
Medfouna, also known as "Berber pizza" or "desert pizza," is a traditional and rustic culinary dish originating from Morocco.[1][2][3][4] It is prepared from a round-shaped dough that is stuffed, soft inside and crispy outside. Unlike pizza, Medfouna consists of two layers of dough: one at the bottom and one on top that covers the filling.
In the mountains of the Middle Atlas in Morocco, it is baked over a wood fire, then cut into eight pieces and offered to guests along with a glass of Moroccan mint tea.
Etymology
[edit]The term Medfouna comes from Arabic (المدفونة) and means "buried."[5] In the Drâa-Tafilalet region, medfouna is also known as Rissani, named after the town of Rissani, known for its specialty Medfouna.[6]
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History
[edit]Medfouna is inherited from the Berbers of the oases in the southern region of Morocco.[1] This dish is a symbol of the cultural and culinary traditions of this part of Morocco.[7]
Popularity
[edit]The popularity of this dish has increased after British chef Gordon Ramsay, as part of filming his culinary series Uncharted, a travel cooking show organized in partnership with National Geographic channel, travelled to Morocco to discover different aspects of Moroccan gastronomy.[8][9][10]
By visiting the Middle Atlas mountains, the British chef introduced viewers to the Medfouna recipe presented by the Berbers of the Middle Atlas. A rustic recipe, made from local products, consisting of various types of mushrooms that grow in the surrounding mountains, spices, and fresh Berber cheese from the region.[11] According to the tradition of the Middle Atlas, Medfouna is cooked over a wood fire, unlike that of the Berbers of Tafilalet who cook it under the desert sand.[12]
Recipe
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The stuffing is a combination of spices and herbs, usually accompanied by portions of vegetables, onions, and minced meat (lamb, beef or goat), as well as cheese, coriander, and a little fat. The whole can be topped with slices of hard-boiled eggs.[13]
Notes and references
[edit]- ^ a b "Khobza medfouna | Traditional Flatbread From Morocco | TasteAtlas". TasteAtlas. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Ramsay, Gordon (2023-05-03). Gordon Ramsay: Kulinarische Abenteuer: Zu Besuch bei den besten Küchenmeistern in aller Welt. 45 Rezepte (in German). Christian Verlag. ISBN 978-3-95961-831-1. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ Mdidech, Jaouad (2017). Visages et paysages du cœur du Maroc. Carnets de voyages (in French). Éditions L'Harmattan. ISBN 978-2-343-10995-4. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Gregory-Smith, John (2018-04-05). Orange Blossom & Honey: Magical Moroccan recipes from the souks to the Sahara. Octopus. ISBN 978-0-85783-509-3. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Helou, Anissa (2018-10-04). Feast: Food of the Islamic World. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1-5266-0556-6. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "Madfouna: Morocco's surprising take on pizza". BBC. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ Morocco, Touring In (2023-06-30). "Medfouna: The Berber Pizza Dish In The Desert Of Morocco". Touring In Morocco. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Jill K. Robinson (2019-06-12). "Gordon Ramsay Treks the Mountains of Morocco". National Geographic. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ Jack (2019-07-17). "Le chef Gordon Ramsey découvre la cuisine amazighe | La Tribune de Marrakech" (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ Brooke Sabin (2019-07-16). "Suivez Gordon Ramsay dans son voyage gastronomique à travers le monde". National Geographic France (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ "Gordon Ramsay Tries Medfouna | Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted". YouTube (in French). November 2021. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ "Madfouna". Atlas Obscura. 2018-05-17. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Khadija El Mary (2012-10-15). "Moroccan Cuisine: Recipe for Amazigh Flatbread or Moroccan Pizza". Morocco World News.
Content in this edit is translated from the existing French Wikipedia article at fr:Medfouna (Maroc); see its history for attribution.