Dessert
Makroudh el Kairouan

Makroudh el Kairouan

Tunisia

65Minutes
MediumLevel
8Serves
9Steps
About

The famous date-filled semolina diamonds of Kairouan in central Tunisia, fried golden and drenched in honey, the town's signature sweet.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Coarse semolina400 g
Olive oil120 ml
Pitted dates400 g
Ground cinnamon1 tsp
Orange blossom water2 tbsp
Honey1½ cups
Vegetable oilfor frying
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