The tagine is a centuries-old tool that magically seals together flavours under its cone-shaped cover. Savvy chefs will simply assemble their ingredients and let the tagine do its magic. Read on to learn how you too can make perfectly slow-cooked dishes with the Moroccan Tagine.
About the Tagine
The Tagine is the traditional cooking vessel used in North African cuisine, and is ideal for tenderizing lamb, beef, and other tough cuts of meat.
CAST IRON BASE
Its base is crafted with enamelled cast iron, ensuring it cooks food evenly and can last regular use.
CONIC DESIGN
The Tagine’s cone-shaped lid is designed to promote natural steam circulation with very little water.
STONEWARE LID
The light, yet durable stoneware lid enables heat to move uniformly across the entire dish.
How It Works
The enamelled cast iron base of the Tagine consistently distributes heat, so ingredients cook evenly, while the unique cone-like design of the stoneware lid circulates moisture for tender final results.
Using a Tagine
STEP 1: AT THE BASE
Layer vegetables like onions and carrots with olive oil in the enamelled cast iron base. This will prevent your meat from sticking and burning and provides an aromatic cushion for other ingredients as they stew.
STEP 2: YOUR CHOICE OF PROTEIN
Choose between traditional lamb or chicken, or opt for more unconventional white-fleshed fish (like sole or mackerel) that pairs perfectly with the spices in a typical tagine.
STEP 3: SEASON, SEASON, SEASON
Spices are arguably the most important part of a traditional tagine. To achieve the flavours of Morocco, incorporate spices like cumin, turmeric, paprika, cardamom and coriander into your tagine.
STEP 4: LET IT STEW
Use medium-low heat to cook your tagine. Simmer for approximately 2h-2h30, checking every 45 minutes after the 1h30 mark for doneness. Alternatively, the Tagine can be placed in the oven for hands-off cooking.
STEP 5: SERVE!
Allow your tagine to cool before serving your meal tableside directly from the base of the dish. Serve alongside couscous for a complete meal. Tagines are traditionally made to share so be sure to enjoy with friends and family!
Prepare a Traditional Tagine
Put your skills to the test! Follow along as we prepare this Apricot & Lamb Tagine.
Slow-Cooking Staple
Add a Tagine to your cookware collection and see for yourself how this pieces is an essential for all your savoury, slow-cooked creations.
Shop the Moroccan Tagine