Ingredients
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- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon anise seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 200 ml warm water
- 100 ml orange blossom water
- 500 grams honey
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, toasted sesame seeds, cinnamon, anise seeds, salt, and sugar.
- Add warm water slowly, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut it into strips.
- Shape each strip into an intricate pattern, folding and twisting as desired.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat and fry the shaped dough until golden brown.
- Once fried, soak the Chebakia in warm honey mixed with orange blossom water for a few minutes.
- Allow to cool and serve.
Notes
- Chebakia is often served during Ramadan as a dessert.
- To enhance flavor, experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or cloves.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg