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Villa Alexandra, Marrakech |
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There is a superb Moroccan cook at Villa Alexandra. Many of her dishes are from this area as the cuisine of Marrakech is regarded as one of the best in the country. She has also been trained to cook European dishes. Moroccan cooks generally do not use cook books, most recipes are handed down from mother to daughter, and sometimes altered again, so you can have many exciting taste variations. Below are selections of her dishes, to whet your appetite. If you require something special, please ask and we will try and accommodate you. |
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Lunch is usually served by the pool under the pergola. We provide a light two course meal which will consist of a main course and a pudding or cheese with home made bread, followed by coffee or mint tea. |
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LUNCH
(some of these dishes will be available
in the evening as a first course) |
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Gazpacho
Cold cucumber soup
Cold Vichysoise
Tomato and chilli soup |
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Avocado and prawn salad
Salad Nicoise
Caesar salad
Moroccan salads of carrot and radish, roast vegetable, minted cucumber and tomato
Couscous, chickpea and prawn salad
Prawns in a chilled tomato sauce
Sardines with a chilli and tomato relish
Rice with tomatoes, avocados and black olives
Roast aubergine, peppers and tomatoes stuffed with finely ground minced lamb, pine kernels, fresh herbs and spices
Baked aubergine with red peppers
Home made Canneloni with ricotta and spinach
Various other pastas |
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DINNER
(three courses) |
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First course from some of the lunch dishes above, or the following: |
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Cheese souffle
Traditional Harira soup
(a traditional soup of vegetables and grains)
Fish soup
Various salads |
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TAGINE COOKING
(second course) |
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The Tagine is a shallow round earthenware glazed pot with a tall conical lid, like a Chinese Coolie's hat. It traps the steam rising from whatever is being cooked in the bottom of the dish and prevents it from drying out during the slow cooking time. |
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The result is a tender dish full of flavours. Here are a few delicious examples: |
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Lamb with almonds, prunes and okra
Chicken with preserved lemons and olives
Chicken with apricots and almonds |
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PUDDINGS |
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Home made ice cream
Apple and other tarts
Chocolate mousse
Fresh fruit salad
Figs, dates, strawberries |
