French Chef Cyril Lignac Enjoys Moroccan Cuisine in Marrakech Visit
Rabat – French chef Cyril Lignac recently paid a visit to the Moroccan red city of Marrakech, making the most of the city as he got to enjoy Moroccan culinary traditions.
The chef, who is the owner of gourmet restaurants Le Quinzième and Le Chardenoux, shared the highlights of his visit in a series of photos and videos on Instagram with the caption: 'One of my favorite cuisines.'
During his visit, Lignac tried several signature Moroccan dishes like Tajine, Bestilla, and the must-try Moroccan mint tea.
The chef also shared a video of him making the famous tafarnout bread, a type of traditional bread made by Morocco's Amazigh communities. In the video, the French chef is seen baking the bread inside a clay oven, known as tafarnout, hence the name.
Lignac also enjoyed the beauty of Marrakech. His posts depict him discovering Jemaa el Fna, a square and market place in the city's old medina.
Lignac is also a known pastry chef and television personality. He owns several other restaurants, including La Patisserie Cyril Lignac, a high end pastry shop, and Dragon, an Asian fusion restaurant.
He became famous through shows like Oui Chef! And Le Meilleur Pastissier. Lignac has released several cookbooks.
Moroccan cuisine is a blend of Arab, Amazigh, African, and Mediterranean influences. It is known for its rich spices and slow cooked dishes.
Moroccan food is an integral part of the country's cultural identity. Signature dishes include Tajine, Couscous, Rfissa, and Pastilla.
Last year, British chef Gordon Ramsay announced Moroccan cuisine as the winner of the world's best cuisine competition organized by Pubity Cuisine on Instagram. The competition saw over 38 million people vote for the best cuisine in the world. Tags: cuisinefoodMarrakechMorocco
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