Dessert
Magrood Libiya

Magrood Libiya

Libya

65Minutes
MediumLevel
8Serves
9Steps
About

The Libyan date-filled semolina pastry, shaped into patterned pieces, fried or baked and soaked in fragrant syrup, a sweet served at celebrations and with tea.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Coarse semolina400 g
Butter, melted150 g
Pitted dates400 g
Ground cinnamon1 tsp
Orange blossom water2 tbsp
Honey or sugar syrup1½ cups
Vegetable oilfor frying
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