If you love biscotti also known as cantuccini, those crunchy Italian cookies, you will adore Fekkas. As Eid Al Fitr approaches, we often prepare sweets to enjoy with mint tea and to welcome our guests on the first day of Eid, which marks the end of the holy month. Traditional treats include “Ghriba,” “Almonds briwats,” and, of course, “Fekkas,” one of the classics of Moroccan pastry. You can think of it as the Moroccan version of Italian biscotti, flavored with orange blossom, mastic, sesame seeds, and fennel or anise seeds. You can also add dried fruits like almonds, walnuts, pistachios,…
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Continue readingSellou, Sfouf, or as we call it at home, Slilou, is a sweet Moroccan specialty that announces the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. Some people call it “Zemita,” but that is quite different. Today, I’m sharing my mother’s recipe, which is the best one I’ve ever tasted. Sellou is very popular during Ramadan and is known for helping people regain strength after a long day of fasting. Its ingredients vary from family to another, but it generally has the same base. It includes ground fried almonds, ground toasted sesame seeds, and toasted flour. It’s also flavored with cinnamon,…
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Continue readingWhen you think about Moroccan cuisine you’ll probably think about couscous, tagines and chicken pastilla which are the most popular.But today, I’m here to talk about briwats (or briouates). These small Moroccan samosas stuffed with sweet or savoury filling, then fried or baked for a lighter version. There are many varieties to make the savoury briwats, meat with spices, shrimp with chermoula or vegetables. They are most often prepared during the month of Ramadan to accompany harira ( the Moroccan soup). The sweet version which is the recipe I’m sharing with you today is almond briwats. The filling is made…