5 Sensational desserts from Morocco you must try at least once in your life
If you’re looking for a change of pace with exciting new flavors, mouth-watering treats from a foreign land may be just the thing for you. While we may be stuck in our homes due to the pandemic, we can still take a culinary trip around the world by just heading to our kitchens and whipping up any of these delicacies. If Morocco has enchanted you for ages, but the opportunity for travel has eluded you; then try cooking five signature desserts from the land. The most intriguing part is that Moroccan food uses French cooking techniques, which is why you may enjoy exploring these delicacies!
- Chebakia or Mkharka
Should you prefer rose-scented or flavored desserts then this is for you. It is deep-fried and drenched in rose petals and sweetened rosewater. Garnish this with sesame seeds and enjoy the brittle pastry that is deliciously chewy in places. It’s a time-consuming dish to cook, but delectable to dish up to treasured guests.
- M’hanncha or Snake Cake
The M’hanncha essentially translates to something that is coiled like a snake. It is a fairly huge pastry that is usually divided between a couple of people. You can pull it apart and savor it along with tea or as a snack. It uses phyllo pastry coated in almond paste and often has a sprinkling of cinnamon or orange blossom along with some roasted nuts. Read More...