Tajine: Where can I buy one in the U.S.?

Old Feb 1st, 2004, 08:48 PM
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Tajine: Where can I buy one in the U.S.?

Can anyone pls. tell me where I can buy a tajine in the U.S.? I don't want to spend over $100 for a Le Creuset when I KNOW I can find an authentic tajine for much less.

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Old Feb 1st, 2004, 08:53 PM
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almost any restaurant, maybe, will sell you one that serves the food, but I have found that most serve it in a decorated, not authentic vssel.
Thr's a shop hee that sells the simple terra cotta tajine,
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Old Feb 1st, 2004, 09:07 PM
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sorry that there is no edit button so, i'll repeat slowly the simple tajine that is earthenware must be seasoned overnite, and you can order one from NYC at one of the kitchen stores. Most restos serve in the decorated ones that are only display vessels.
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Old Feb 1st, 2004, 10:26 PM
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Apparently you can buy anything on the internet. Try tagines.com I kid you not. http://tagines.com/cat_cooking.cfm

and this one http://www.ameerahimports.com/sf/lis...atname=Tagines
had some nice small tagines.
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Old Feb 2nd, 2004, 01:16 AM
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Do you live in a large city that has a North African community? I bought mine in Paddington in London from a shop catering to the local Moroccan community for an incredible 8USD!

Otherwise, the internet has got to be your best bet.
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I think the catalogue Sur La Table sells them. Probably www.surlatable.com
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Old Feb 2nd, 2004, 05:49 AM
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<<Apparently you can buy anything on the internet.>>

and a (usually true) corollary - - you can buy anything on eBay.com - - there are two of them for sale there right now (though one of them is Le Creuset, which apparently you don't want; the other is descibed as "authentic" and "from Morocco", for about one-third the price of the Le Creuset).

Now, since I had never heard this word until 5 minutes ago, will someone tell me what they are, and what they are used for?

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Old Feb 2nd, 2004, 05:52 AM
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Make sure you know the lead content of the tagine you're buying, since some of the inexpensive ones don't meet safety guidelines. That's why I finally gave in and bought a bright red Le Creuset...
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Old Feb 2nd, 2004, 06:30 AM
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Rex, tagine is the name of a classic North African "meal in a dish". Traditionally it consists of lamb, but there are now chicken, other meat, and even all vegetarian versions of it. It is a slow-cooked-in-the-oven type thing with a variety of spices and usually includes raisins or other dried fruits as well as the spices.

Here the word "tagine" is referring to the dish it is cooked and served in.
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Old Feb 2nd, 2004, 06:37 AM
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Ooops. Did I say cooked in the oven? Actually the tagine dish which has a big cone shaped top is used on top a fire -- slow simmering -- not slow baking.
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Old Feb 2nd, 2004, 08:38 AM
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..although in the absence of an open fire, you can still cook quite succefully in the oven, just like a caserole dish.

The only difference is that the lid is a kind of conical shape, which means the food is teamed slowly as well as cooked in the juices.
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Check amazon also.
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And, when buying a tagine (to cook a tagine) keep the height of of the conical funnel of the lid in mind to ensure that it fits into your oven. Funny, I just bought a medium sized decorated clay one in November and used it twice over Christmas. It was very inexpensive and the same store was selling the 'Le Creuset' ones on sale for CAD 59.99 so you can find them for less.

Also, tagines (the meal) are often served - or cooked - with couscous.
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And, when buying a tajine (to cook a tagine) keep the height of of the conical funnel of the lid in mind to ensure that it fits into your oven. Funny, I just bought a medium sized decorated clay one in November and used it twice over Christmas. It was very inexpensive and the same store was selling the 'Le Creuset' ones on sale for CAD 59.99 so you can find them for less.

Also, tagines (the meal) are often served - or cooked - with couscous.
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Old Feb 2nd, 2004, 09:55 AM
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http://tagines.com/

This is what the traditional tajine looks like but it must be seasoned overnight. The terra cotta really makes a difference in the taste.
This site has lots of tips.
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Another on-line source is Williams-Sonoma. I have also seen tagines for very good prices at Cost Plus/World Market.
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Thx to all of you for responding to my question. Not only do I now know how to correctly spell "tagine" but also what to look for.
You guys/gals are classic!
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don't forget to check the recipe for the preserved lemons on that url I gave you, because they are very expensive to buy.
Wish I were coming for dinner, bon appitit!..mimi
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Will do, mimi.
Merci beaucoup
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