al-Amīn al-Hajj Mustafa an-Nakīr (Arabic: الأمين الحاج مصطفى النكير) is a Moroccan chef specializing in barbecue.[1][2][3][4][5] He worked as the chef of the former King of Morocco Hassan II, inheriting the position of palace chef from his forefathers.[4][6] He specializes in and is famous for meshwi lamb and the traditional Marrakshi dish called tangia.[7]
Al-Amīn al-Hajj Mustafa an-Nakīr | |
|---|---|
الأمين الحاج مصطفى النكير | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Meshwi, Tangia |
Biography edit
He describes the barbecue culture of Marrakesh as having originated in the Sahara, having been passed down by ancestors and having retained its traditional and distinct style.[8] His grandparents practiced the craft of barbecue at a jōṭia (جوطية an open, periodic marketplace) near the current location of the carpet shops.[8] There had been a dedicated alleyway for the grilling of heads, as head meat with sfenj was popular breakfast food at the time.[8] Tanjia was the traditional food of the craftsmen.[8]
He has a restaurant in Marrakesh called 'end l-amīn (عند الأمين lit. 'At the Amine's,' or Chez L'Amine in French).[9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "حكاية طبق – الطنجية المراكشية". الجزيرة الوثائقية (in Arabic). 8 June 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "أساطير أكل الشارع: الأمين الحاج مصطفى". Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية (in Arabic). 14 April 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "عمره 300 عام.. "طباخ الملك" أشهر مطعم مشويات في المغرب". alwan.elwatannews.com. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ a b "طباخ الحسن الثاني "الحاج نكَير" يكشف تفاصيل عن حياة الملك وحبه للشواء في الفرن – فيديو". اليوم 24 – أخبار اليوم على مدار الساعة (in Arabic). Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "طباخ الملك .. أعرق مطاعم الشواء في مراكش | فيديو". بوابة الأهرام (in Arabic). Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "طباخ الحسن الثاني". Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية (in Arabic). 28 July 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "الطنجية.. طبق شعبي بأيدي طباخ القصر الملكي". سكاي نيوز عربية (in Arabic). Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d "أساطير أكل الشارع: الأمين الحاج مصطفى". Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية (in Arabic). 14 April 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Allen, Darina (20 March 2022). "Darina Allen: Morocco delights all five senses - travel there right now with these recipes". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
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