As Ramadan comes to an end, let's take a look at the particular legacy that Arabic and North African cooking has had on the island of Sicily. One of the most popular dishes in western Sicily, specifically in the city of Trapani, is couscous alla Trapanese or simply put Trapani-style couscous. Fluffy couscous Savin MattozziCouscous is traditionally a dish eaten in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Sicilian couscous is nearly identical to its North African cousin with only a few differences and additions. Generally speaking, Sicilian couscous is limited to using just seafood as opposed to North African recipes that include chicken or lamb.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 21, 2023 06:35 UTC