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Sellou, 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 \u201cZemita,\u201d but that is quite different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, I\u2019m sharing my mother\u2019s recipe, which is the best one I\u2019ve ever tasted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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\u2019s also flavored with cinnamon, arabic mastic gum, anise, and fennel seeds. All these ingredients are mixed with clarified butter or brown butter and honey, depending on individual preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The texture of Sellou depends on the amount of butter added. The more butter there is, the moister the consistency will be; it becomes almost like a dough that can be cut into diamonds or made into bite-sized balls, which are usually served this way during some celebrations, like baby shower, weddings\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We prepare it in large quantities since we enjoy it every day after Iftar during ramadan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also try this recipe for \u201calmonds Briwats<\/a>,\u201d which pairs perfectly with a nice cup of moroccan mint tea \u201cAtay\u201d.<\/p>\n

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