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Chebakia (Sesame Flower Cookies)

Chebakia (Sesame Flower Cookies)

A quintessential Moroccan pastry, especially during Ramadan, Chebakia are deep-fried flower-shaped cookies coated in a sticky honey syrup and sprinkled with sesame seeds. The dough is intricately shaped by hand, then fried until golden, creating a delightfully crunchy texture.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 60
Cook Time: 30
Servings: 40
Difficulty: Hard

Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground anise seeds
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup orange blossom water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water (approx)
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • For Frying & Syrup:
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 500g honey
  • 1/2 cup orange blossom water
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

A quintessential Moroccan pastry, especially during Ramadan, Chebakia are deep-fried flower-shaped cookies coated in a sticky honey syrup and sprinkled with sesame seeds. The dough is intricately shaped by hand, then fried until golden, creating a delightfully crunchy texture. The warm spices of anise, cinnamon, and saffron in the dough make them incredibly aromatic and addictive, traditionally served alongside Harira soup.

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