Makroudh
 Makroudh covered in honey | |
| Type | Pastry |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | North Africa Middle East |
| Main ingredients | Semolina, Dates |
Makroudh (Arabic: مقروض) is a North African sweet pastry filled with dates and nuts or almond paste, that has a diamond shape – the name derives from this characteristic shape.
The dough is made with a combination of semolina and flour, which gives the pastry a very specific texture and flavor.[1] Makroudh can be fried in oil or oven-baked.[2]
In Algeria there are many varieties of the makroudh, some of which are pastries that do not share much in common with the traditional Makroudh except the shape.[3][4] In Algeria, they may be filled with almond paste.[5]
Makroudh with dates and honey is popular in Morocco on Ramadan. In this version, the semolina dough is lined with date paste, rolled into a log and then sliced, fried and dipped in honey.[6]
Among Algerian Jews, makroudh is traditionally prepared for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year.[7]
Preparation
Makroudh is prepared by filling a dough made with semolina, usually using the Deglet Nour date variety. The dough is then rolled and cut into diamond-shaped pieces. The pastry is then either fried or oven-baked. The final step involves soaking the makroudh in a sweet syrup.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Desserts from Around the Globe". Dessertsfromaroundtheglobe.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ^ Gaelle & Patrice Le Franc. "Makroudh". La Cuisinede Ma Copine. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Makrout el louz - Les Joyaux de Sherazade". Les Joyaux de Sherazade (in French). 2015-07-16. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
- ^ "Recette pour ramadan facile / Makrout salé". Les Joyaux de Sherazade (in French). 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, Gil Marks
- ^ Moroccan Ramadan sweets and soups
- ^ Rosh Hashana recipes routed through Africa
- ^ North African cuisine
