A Visit from Majid Mahjoub

By EJ Olsen

This past Monday, we were privileged to have a visit from our friend, Majid Mahjoub, owner of Les Moulins Mahjoub, purveyors of fine Tunisian foods. Mr. Mahjoub was in town for our Taste of Traditional Tunisia at Zingerman’s Events on 4th during the evening. But first, he took some time to share his traditional foodways with Zingerman’s staff on Monday morning:

Introduction
Introduction

 

Majid Mahjoub makes a point
Majid Mahjoub makes a point

 

Demonstration
Demonstration

 

After a delicious tasting for staff and a brief respite, it was off to the Taste of Traditional Tunisia dinner at Zingerman’s Events on 4th:

The Menu
The Menu

 

Chef Rodger, Majid, and Ari introduce the meal
Chef Rodger, Majid, and Ari introduce the meal

 

Majid and Ari
Majid and Ari

 

Dattes Mariné: Medjool dates in citrus marinade
Dattes Mariné: Medjool dates in citrus marinade

 

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Mechouia: Grilled pepper, onion, eggplant, tomato served with Ortiz tuna

 

Digging in
Digging in

 

Slata Bisbas & Ouefá la Grobalia: Shaved radish & fennel in citrus vinaigrette along with a six-minute egg atop tomato relish
Slata Bisbas & Ouefá la Grobalia: Shaved radish & fennel in citrus vinaigrette along with a six-minute egg atop tomato relish

 

M'soki: Tunis lamb served in an herb broth with spring vegetables, finished with Harissa oil & fresh herbs
M’soki: Tunis lamb served in an herb broth with spring vegetables, finished with Harissa oil & fresh herbs

 

Onsa's Orange Semolina Cake with fresh mullberry jam
Onsa’s Orange Semolina Cake with fresh mulberry jam

 

Convivial companionship
Convivial companionship

 

Mmm!
Mmm!

 

Mahjoub foods are available at Zingerman's Deli
Mahjoub foods are available at Zingerman’s Deli

 

Documenting
Preserving the moment

 

A very big thank you to Majid Mahjoub for making the long journey to share his food and traditions with Zingerman’s!

See you soon! 

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