Les Moulins Mahjoub

Handcrafted in Tunisia

What sets these products apart is the Mahjoub family's dedication to the region's traditional methods of food preparation. The result is obvious in every bite. Their couscous, harissa, spreads and sauces , along with all their other delicacies, will overwhelm you with the depth and complexity of their flavors. On Saturday Mahjib will be grilling lamb and preparing a delicious spread using items from Les Moulins Mahjoub. Here are just a few of their products that we carry...

Les Moulins Mahjoub

Natural Sahli Olives

Betcha' can't eat just one! We carry these flavorful little gems packaged in small jars and in bulk. Sahli olives are a variant of southern France's popular Nicoise variety. They're not pitted and are small in size but don't let that fool you. These are packed with fresh, fruity flavors which are distinctive thanks to a secret brine used by the Mahjoub family. These are also organically grown and cured without added preservatives and a minimal use of salt. We absolutely love 'em. We'll have free samples at our Les Moulins Mahjoub tasting this Saturday.

Les Moulins Mahjoub

M'hamsa Couscous

Couscous was first produced over a thousand years ago by the Berbers in a region called Maghreb which would cover parts of modern day Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria. What is couscous? It's a small, round, semolina-based pasta. Couscous is a dietary staple in North Africa, widely used in the Middle East and becoming popular in America. Technically a pasta but it's more similar to rice in shape and texture. Les Moulins Mahjoub produces their M'hamsa Couscous just like the Berbers. Semolina flour is rolled by hand with olive oil, water and salt. After sorting for shape it's sun-dried producing a rich, full, toasty flavor. Preparation at home is quick and easy for an evening meal or lunch for welcome but unexpected guests. The quality is amazing; night and day when compared to the factory-produced couscous stocked by most grocers. It's like comparing an elegant, complex, wine from the Burgundy region in France to a flavorless bulk-produced box wine. The New York Times loves it. Mahjib from Les Moulins Mahjoub is preparing some for our special tasting this Saturday so stop by the shop and taste and see for yourself.

Les Moulins Mahjoub

Wild Mountain Capers

Mahjoub's Wild Mountain Capers are harvested by hand, dried and preserved delicately with natural sea salt. They're the most flavorful capers that we've tasted and come packed in 100 gram jars. When gently reconstituted with water they're equal to 400 grams of common, flavorless, capers packed in salty brine. Add them to your kitchen pantry for an exotic and authentic taste of Tunisia.