Maakouda - Moroccan Potato Patties

[missmoker112]

Proude 2 be morroccon although i live in holland butt im fullblood MORROCAN maghrabiaaa

[orientale009]

salam  alikom pourquoi tu parles anglais alord que tu es marocaine ma soeure ???

[74Kara]

Hi Alia, I m from Pakistan, and maakouda is a very popular dish in our country witht the name of potato cutlets. I usually use bread crumbs instead of cornflour. some times I add little quantity of mayonnaise in it. If feels really good that in our Muslim countries we have some common dishes with little bit change of spices and style. Anyway, love for you and all muslims brethren in Morroco ...from Pakistan ;)

[doudouamourpourtjrs]

Hello Alia. I'm originally from Algeria, tlemcen. Because it's next to the border with oujda, my family and I combine Algerian and Moroccan flavours. In tlemcen, we use the same recipe but we add curcuma . You should try to add it in your recipe, you will love it :-) Take care and keep on the good work

[riceboy287]

They kind of looked like cookies before you fried them LMAO!! Good stuff :)

[NENA8WHO]

son como las tortas de papa en mexico se me antojaron

[ChakGuitar]

OMG i want that now !!! namnamnamnam O_o

[Myralroro]

It looks delicious but OMG too much oil Alia :/ :( ;(

P.S. can we add cheese or tuna, chopped olives or. . . ?????

[abdel19651]

i used it for a school thing and i think i got an A and im moroccan

[abdel19651]

i used it for a school thing and i think i got an A

[mounirmaroc9]

i love you madame lol

[MrZtotheO]

I just made it today, and it's so delicious I love it

[potachip2005]

it look like meat.

:)

[cittiepie786]

is it okay to skip the parsley and cilantro?

and if not cilantro is it okay to skip parsley?

[happygurl105]

I don't have parsley only cilantro so.I'm gonna make it today :)

[legrandbleus1]

je ne comprend rien

[FAROUJA1]

Superbe recette! je vais essayer demain.

[sanaa78612]

that looks absolutely! delicious how do u think of making all these dishs everysingle one looks realy yummy

[hotxhotguy]

My mom always makes this, and this is our Halal Burger Chop! lol!!

[92sumsum]

is it possible to bake them in the oven instead of frying them?

[hotxhotguy]

@92sumsum yah, but baking it will make it too dry inside, this potato chop is hard outside and soft inside. You get me right? However if you add chess to it then bake it, it will be a fantastic dish I tell you!!

[92sumsum]

@hotxhotguy thnx for the tip. i usually fry them, but i wanted to have a "healtier" ramadan this year ;)

[hotxhotguy]

@92sumsum have a happy Ramadan!! :D

[92sumsum]

@hotxhotguy thnx, wish u the same :D

[67umer]

Hi Aalia

Assalam alekum.

I like your all recipe.

Thanks for morocan recipe......

[mittubeta420sunny]

alia you make nice dish

[676nesha]

thank you for your time to introduce the moroccan cuisine i learned a lot from you and this dish was my favorite as kids love it .

[fatinesam1]

pound its mean how many kilos?

[2104maryam]

Thank you Alia, The dutch name is coriander either fresh or the powder.

[2104maryam]

Hello Alia, I love your recipes and learned alot from you. I married a man from Algeria and they have lots of the same food. But I have 1 question, is there an other name for the herp salentro? that you use with the maakouda. Greatings from the netherlands and please do'nt stop cooking .

[cookingwithalia]

@2104maryam

it's "chopped cilantro" :-)

I think now it will make sense - also you can click on the link in the description to get the written recipe (sometimes people can not understand my accent).

hope this helps!

Alia

[boomboomboomdan]

@cookingwithalia It's also called Coriander in Australia and Britain. Probably the same in Holland

[boomboomboomdan]

@2104maryam It's called Coriander! I hope I'm not too late to help

[boomboomboomdan]

@2104maryam It's called Coriander! I hope I'm not too late to help

[ScopedOUT2]

@2104maryam the other name for cilantro is corriander.

[Freelifewonder]

@2104maryam cilantro is also called coriander

[Hiromimydestiny]

@2104maryam Its also called coriander if you live in europe. Ramadan Kareem

[up4itgal]

@2104maryam Also Maryam, Cilantro (salentro) is also known as Coriander, that's what we call it in England. I don't know if this will help :-)

[maghribi501]

@2104maryam kon jij geen marokkaanse man vinden ???

[tomatich]

@2104maryam  Koriander;)

[hotboyclarence]

@2104maryam the other English name for cilantro is coriander. You find it everywhere in the green grocery stores next to fresh parsley. In fact, they very much look the same. so make sure u dont get parsley instead of cilantro/coriander

[gisannie68]

@2104maryam Hoi Maryam, cilantro is volgens mij Koriander ;-)

[FlyingBurgersGaming]

@2104maryam Herb salentro is coriander :D Selantro is an indian name :D Hope this helped!

[saliha717]

i love you morocco

te quiero maruecos

t'estimo marroc

je t'aime maroc

ohiboka maghrib

[rmyers04]

The clay pot? on the stove what is it used for i have one but i do not know how to use it

[mvp111MCA]

Moroccan Kitchen is just the best

[mvp111MCA]

hadchi bniiin

[AbuAbdullahUK]

@mvp111MCA 3ndak l7a99!

[meetorite1]

This is ABSURD! Alia enjoys her show and racist, nationalistic ppl are feuding here about who owns what recipe. Ridiculous! The pettiness says a LOT about your education. Shame on YOU!!! Alia is COOKING for God's sake and she can call it Mahgrebi, Tunisian, or Foot In Mouth Potatoes if she likes-it's HER show! Second time I've seen this and I just want to let you know the impression you leave Americans with Mdm Algerie. You're trying to take away her joy but we won't let u-we're glad 2 have her

[meetorite1]

It's not about potato cakes at all Janeways...it's about a deep seated hate between Algeria and Morocco. When I was in Algerie I found the same type of sour Algerians as this woman and couldn't wait to get out. When I go to Morocco, the ppl are sweet and smiling like Alia and wish I never had to leave. Just because they're in Mahgrebi doesn't mean they are the same, no more than Mexican and American is. This Algerian gives very poor impression of his/her country by making petty comments

[CocoaBrownSkinLady]

@meetorite1 I agree with you somewhat, but in all of my personal experiences with people from both nations, I have to say that I have yet to experience any negativity from Moroccans. As you said, they are incredibly warm and sweet people, always smiling and friendly. Sadly, the nastiness, jealousy and rudeness that's coming from this Algerian woman has been my normal experience in dealing with Algerians in general but especially in regard to anything pertaining to Morocco.

[sunchine1111]

fr every algerian coming to claim the food from algeria i wanna say yes it is algerian tx for visiting the moroccan cuisine coz u can learn a lot ..... and pass by

mgharba 7ta lmout!!!! there is a french proverb that i like much says les grands ont les actes et les petit ont les dires so just keep claiming as u feel usless and thx alia for the nice videos cheers

[sunchine1111]

fr every algerian coming to claim the food from algeria i wanna say yes it is algerian tx for visiting the moroccan cuisine coz u can learn a lot ..... and pass by

mgharba 7ta lmout!!!!

[JoyeuseXI]

I eat potatos...so that makes me poor? lmao...

[abdljappar]

that because maakouda only for the poor people,

[TheMsbitch4ever]

@abdljappar so you are poor

[ChristinaWolfle]

@abdljappar lmfao r u high

[Orancasa]

As for me, I will stop replying. I made a point that I thought was right and that's it. If you want to answer it's up to you, but please don't be mean or impolite. We're all from the same place and our culture is almost alike. Good day to all of you.

[Orancasa]

Pour ma part, je ne répondrai plus rien. J'ai fait une remarque qui me semblait juste et ça s'arrête là pour moi. Ensuite, si vous voulez répondre... évitez juste d'être méchants ou impolis. Nous sommes tous issus du même endroit et nos cultures se ressemblent!

[soyinnetje]

she is very good!

[Janeways1Girl]

I cannot believe you people are offended by potato cakes. Do us all a fav and just don't eat them.

[Orancasa]

@Younes727, please, do not intervene if you don't know, this is Algerian. Thank you.

Alia I know this is not the right place to have this kind of comments but I really needed to comment on this. I always find in some blogs or sites: moroccan ma'akuda, moroccan kalb al louz, moroccan this moroccan that... give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar.

Long life to Cookingwithalia! all the best and keep on sharing you recipes with us! Thx!

[illyjaan]

@Orancasa

if we use ur logic then how can we be sure that it is actually algerian?? just becoz it's made in algeria?? well pple in morocco make it too so we can also say it's moroccan.

i ate in a sandwich since i was a kid, does that make me algerian? no!

bottom line, this is Maghrebi cuisine, not entitled to only one cuisine as once upon a time there was only one territory, n am sure u know dat.

close mindedness doesnt take us very far.

[Orancasa]

@illyjaan : I know that some moroccans ate it in a sandwich when kids as my best friend who is a moroccan from Meknes used to as well. But ma'akuda is only known in some regions in Morocco (my husband and his family in casablanca did not know it).

[mousfira]

@Orancasa every body knows maakouda in morocco i dont know from where gou gave this kourafate

[Orancasa]

@illyjaan If you think that this is north african cuisine, then call it like that but don't say that it is moroccan. I know that moroccans hates it when they're said moroccan cuisine has been influenced by other countries but let me tell you something: it has been influenced by Turkish, jewish, spanish and algerian cuisine.

[babajouba]

@Orancasa Les cons ça ose tout. C’est même à ça qu’on les reconnaît.

[illyjaan]

@Orancasa why would we hate that!!! it is a known fact! jeez

[Orancasa]

I am married with a moroccan and I know that this cuisine is really rich and diverse (I am very fond of this cuisine and I learn it everyday with my mother in law and with internet) so no need to copy other countries' disches and call them moroccan. This is not fair for the other countries!

[Orancasa]

Hi Alia, I really like what you do and I wish you lots of success!!

But please don't call this dish Moroccan patties: you may find ma'akuda in Morocco but this dish is definitely an algerian dish! I saw the Moroccan tortilla it really look like the tunisian tajine as well.

[tonnymax2004]

Alia! In some places in Casablanca Maakouda is called Pastila ( with a P) not to be confused with Bastila

[younes727]

I JUST LOVE THE MUSIC,and love maakouda,missed it so much,tbarkelah 3lik,salut from spain

[Pissou007]

Maakouda is an Algerian recipe. We only put parsley in it and usually have it as a starter with a soupe!

[younes727]

@Pissou007 if you prepair it in algeria does not mean its algerian (copy rights reserved, lol)

[CocoaBrownSkinLady]

@Ciboulette105 Who cares if it's Moroccan or Algerian? This is such a STUPID argument because Maghribi culture is virtually the SAME. Morocco, Algeria etc are all political borders anyway. The fact remains that it is a very delicious food that we all want to learn to make and enjoy. Stop chatting crap and just enjoy the video!

[Ciboulette105]

@CocoaBrownSkinLady First of all we say the Maghreb culture; Maghribi does not exist in an English dictionary! I can tell just by the name you have chosen for your account that you are very thick with probably LOW SELF ESTEEM since you mention your skin colour which is totally irrelevant! I just corrected a mistake in the video. Do me a favour, just aSHUT UP AND mind your business!

[CocoaBrownSkinLady]

@Ciboulette105 I couldn't care less how you say it. My point is that your argument is stupid and irrelevant to the video. You can't tell anything by a YT screen name lady, but I can tell a lot from your attitude here that you're a very insecure, rude, bitter and angry individual. There was no mistake in the video, only in your lack of manners and regard for everyone else who just want to enjoy the food. Take your negative BS elsewhere!

[Ciboulette105]

@CocoaBrownSkinLady I think you are going nuts simply because I put you back in your place (animal's den); do me a favour, just piss off please!

[CocoaBrownSkinLady]

@Ciboulette105 I'm not 'going nuts'. I just refuse to be bullied by some crude, disgusting creature such as you. You expose your utter ignorance and lack of adab with every word you type. No one cares about your opinions, we come here for Alia and her wonderful food not you. Go seek attention elsewhere. You are truly misguided and lost, may Allah swt guide you.

[brokenhalf2000]

Alia, Did you use All Purpose flour or Self Rising flour?

[Divalicious666]

Yummy ! I'm going to try them, but they need sum chillies and onions :-D

[xxnoor3einayaxx]

Great recipe!

I love how she always shakes her head after tasting something she loves :)

PRICELESS!

[younes727]

@xxnoor3einayaxx lool ,me too,she looks so cute (tbarkellah)

[Moroccan4lifeone]

great old recipe with onions it taste better. and also try spicing up ur flour for better taste.

[syrianprince23]

do u have a facebook

[brichi07]

Thank you Alia! Food of my childhood:)

[wanketta]

needs onions.

[kooktocook]

As always, I'm speechless Alia!

cheers! KtC

[djsaphira]

food that makes you feel happy and at home, like traditional foods your mother or grandmother would cook for you. By the way, next time you ask a question, try to be more respectful...there are other ways to say "food that makes you fat".

[ImGoingOnABerryHunt]

I made these last night and they were really good. I didn't put enough salt which was my fault, but the combo of flavors and texture was delicious.

Next time I might add some hot chili pepper.

The great thing about Alia's recipes is that when she comes out with something new, I never need to run out to the grocery store for special items, because I have everything right there in my kitchen.

I love the simplicity and it actually tastes good.

[myauralfixation]

Thanks for that! I will just roll them in besan flour instead of white, as I have coeliac disease. They look very tasty!

[ImGoingOnABerryHunt]

Will be trying this tonight.

I might bake them instead of frying. I just feel that potatoes especially mashed will soak up every bit of the oil.

Frying is always yummier, but since I'm pregnant, everything fried gives me indigestion...

[RaiseDZ]

thanks a lot, just, it would be good tu put the ingredients in the Text descpritions of the video. Some people, like me, does not understand the english name of some of them.

Choukrane, Salam.

[ilikethewok]

Wonderful dish!! Thx so much for the post.

[treetopteresa]

I love comfort food. Cant wait to try these.

[cukerka]

I am going to try to do it today. Alia thank you so much for you recepies ;) Your coooking videos is great.Everything is great explained.

[sarapiork]

This looks SOO good! I am going to try making it soon :)))

[NouNousa1]

it would be awesome if u did diff recipes from diff. regions in morocco since every city has their specialty =D

[7elwa86]

thank you so much for these delicious recipes. I'm so glad for these because now I can prepare these dishes for my moroccan hubby:)

[PopTVTeacher]

LOVE your vids (and you're so good about making frequent videos)!

Keep up the good work, these sound great!

[BeckyInCa]

I ate these for the first time in Fez and loved them. Thanks for the recipe.

[BearBoi69]

Wow, I almost never fry things, but I might just have to try this. It looks great! Thank you so much!

[BusyBeingFabulous]

mmm thank you , this is easy and looks yummy