Chebakia facts for kids
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| Type | Dessert |
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| Place of origin | Morocco and Algeria |
| Main ingredients | dough, honey and orange blossom water |
Chebakia (also spelled Shebakia) is a delicious pastry from Morocco and Algeria. It's made from strips of dough that are rolled and shaped to look like a pretty flower or rose. After being shaped, these pastries are deep-fried until they turn a lovely golden color.
Once fried, Chebakia is dipped in a sweet, sticky syrup. This syrup is usually made from honey and orange blossom water, which gives it a special scent and taste. Finally, the pastries are sprinkled with sesame seeds. Chebakia is a popular treat, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. It has roots in the dessert traditions of the Ottoman Empire.
Similar Sweets Around the World
Chebakia is part of a family of fried sweets found in different cultures. Other yummy fried pastries that are a bit like Chebakia include Cartellate from Italy and Fazuelos from Spain. While they are all fried dough desserts, Fazuelos are usually thinner and less dense than Chebakia.
See also
In Spanish: Shebaquía para niños
