Not very open to international tourism, Algeria still benefits from a beautiful showcase in terms of its gastronomy.
Local and traditional Algerian dishes stand out in many international rankings. What is the secret of this breakthrough, at a time when the trend is leaning more towards the “fast food” culture, even in Algeria?
Traditional Algerian cuisine is known for the diversity of flavors and tastes. A diversity that is clearly reflected in the vastness of the Algerian territory, where each region jealously holds its typical secrets in this area.
In recent years, Algerian cuisine has managed to surpass its local notoriety by multiplying breakthroughs in international rankings. The cultural and identity diversity in Algeria has meant that each region is rich in its own dishes and its own flavors.
The well-kept secret of Algerian cuisine
The originality of the flavors, which is precisely the secret of these breakthroughs, is made possible by the mixture of spices and different culinary techniques that have developed over time. Others believe that it is by adding special ingredients that Algerian cuisine stands out with its original and irresistible flavors.
Interviewed by the newspaper The Independent in its Arabic version, Algerian chefs who have inherited this wonderful cuisine, tried to explain the secrets of this originality: “What most distinguishes Algerian cuisine are the flavors and the special mixtures ingredients such as aromatic herbs and certain spices such as thyme and chilli”, explained one of them. She adds that it can also be the use of onion and garlic.
In addition, the dishes of traditional Algerian cuisine have the secret of combining vegetables, as a basic ingredient, with meats of all kinds.
Others have claimed that the secret of the flavors of Algerian cuisine is inherited from “grandmothers or mothers” who strive to transmit culinary traditions to their offspring. This atavism regenerates unconsciously, becoming an attitude anchored in each generation.
Algerian cuisine stands out internationally
In the current era, it is clear that the trend is leaning more towards the culture of ‘fast food’. However, traditional Algerian dishes always make households happy, especially during religious or family celebrations. Moreover, dishes drawn from heritage now stand out internationally.
On October 10, the site specializing in travel and world cuisine, Taste Atlas introduced the Algerian-style zitoune tagine in the top 50 of the best chicken dishes around the world.
Last September, this culinary travel guide ranked rechta in the top 10 best noodle dishes worldwide, in 7th position. With a rating of 4.6 out of 5, the rechta was the only non-Asian dish to have managed to impose itself in this international ranking.
During the same month, it was the Algerian chakchouka which imposed itself in the world top 15 of the best stew dishes. With a score of 4.6 out of 5, this typical Algerian traditional dish is in 14th place in the Taste Atlas ranking.
Translated from https://destinationsmed.com/cuisine-algerienne-les-secrets-dun-succes-mondial/
