https://vo.rs/tags/north-african/Latest from the North African desk at vo.rs.Hugo -- gohugo.ioenThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000https://vo.rs/story/chraimeh-libyan-jewish-spiced-fish-in-tomato/<p>Some dishes announce themselves the moment they hit the pan, and chraimeh is one of them. Sliced garlic goes into hot oil, then a fistful of spices, and within seconds the whole kitchen fills with a smell that is warm, red and faintly dangerous. By the time the tomatoes go in and the sauce turns to a glossy, brick-coloured braise, you understand why this fish has anchored the Libyan-Jewish table for generations. It is bold, garlicky and properly spicy, and it treats a piece of white fish with far more excitement than it usually gets.</p>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000