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Maotwana refer to the legs of a chicken. To prepare, the Maotwana are boiled to remove the hard skin, then thoroughly and carefully washed, salted, then fried. Friend Maotwana are sold in South Africa for a cheap price and therefore, often served to school kids because of their low cost.
Maotwana is one of the foods found in South Africa..
Maqdeed refers to a special dried meat from Oman. It is one of the special foods prepared in Oman for for festive occasions that include the two (2) main religious festivals - the Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. Maqdeed is popular in Dhofar and Wusta regions of Oman. The Sultanate of Oman is one of the countries in Middle East and is located in the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula.
Maquis refers to Côte d'Ivoire's most popular culinary treat, which normally features braised chicken and fish cooked in onions and tomatoes.
Côte d'Ivoire is an African country located on the south coast of West Africa, it borders the North Atlantic Ocean, with Liberia and Guinea on the west; Mali and Burkina Faso on the north; and Ghana on the east.
- Maras / Maras (Peppers) : Maras refers to a a variety of pepper that comes from the area around the city of Kahramanmaras in Turkey. Maras peppers are known for their complex flavor and medium heat which compliment many dishes from vegetables to seafood to steak. Maras pepper is small and has a pointed tip. Maras peppers have deep red color with little oil or salt, with a medium-strong heat and a bright fruity flavor.
Maras is one of the most famous regions in Turkey for their peppers.
Maras peppers take its names from the city which the peppers are grown. Maras comes from the area around the city of Kahramanmaras which is situated in the south-central region of Turkey near the Syrian border.