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Asida

Traditional dish from Algeria

Must Try Vegetarian

About Asida

common dish in Maghreb and the Middle East

Asida, a common dish in the Arab world, is a lump of dough made by stirring wheat flour into boiling water, sometimes with added butter or honey. Similar in texture to fufu, it is eaten mainly in Middle East and African countries. It is considered one of the best-known desserts and traditional dishes in many Arab countries.

Key Ingredients

  • wheat flour

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Must-try when visiting Algeria
Traditional Algeria cuisine

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