Moroccan breakfast is simple by nature.  Pancakes, fatty sausages, and loads of potatoes are not normal fare.  Instead, you'll find something lighter though usually carbohydrate-laden. Moroccan doughnut. Smen is Morocco's funky fermented butter that lasts for years!! If you are a fan of the funkiest of blue cheese, give smen a try on its own on bread or crackers - but remember that a little goes a long way. Otherwise, try incorporating it into your cooking. Most definitely give it a try in a traditional tagine (which is my favorite Moroccan dish!!!) but also don't be afraid to get a little creative.…

Smen is Morocco's funky fermented butter that lasts for years! Morocco doesn't have much of a dairy tradition, but there's one exception that dates back centuries: It's called smen, and it's a stinky, fermented butter made from sheep, goat, or cow milk. Tucked away in the heart of the Fez medina, there's a whole square dedicated to smen. Walk-in, and you immediately get a strong whiff of butter. Vendors in Qaat Smen, or Smen Square, are part of families who have been making it for centuries. More recently, they've added honey, olive oil, and khliyah — a rich, flavorful dried meat…