Makroudh facts for kids
Makroudh covered in honey
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| Type | Cookie |
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| Place of origin | Maghreb |
| Main ingredients | Semolina, Dates or figs |
Makroudh (Arabic: مقروض, maqrūḍ, Maltese: maqrut) is a delicious cookie from the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is often spelled Makrout. This sweet treat is special because it has a diamond shape. In fact, its name comes from this unique shape!
Makroudh cookies are usually filled with tasty ingredients like dates and nuts. Sometimes, they are filled with almond paste. The dough for Makroudh is made from a mix of semolina and flour. This gives the cookie a very special texture and a wonderful flavor. You can find Makroudh either fried in oil or baked in an oven.
This cookie is very popular across the Maghreb, which includes countries like Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. There are many different kinds of Makroudh. Some varieties might not be exactly like the traditional one, but they still keep the famous diamond shape. For example, in Algeria, some Makroudh are filled with almond paste. Makroudh with dates and honey is especially popular during Eid al-Fitr, a big celebration.
How Makroudh is Made
Making Makroudh involves a few simple steps. First, a dough is prepared using semolina. The most common type of date used for the filling is the Deglet Nour variety.
Shaping the Dough
After the dough is ready and filled, it is rolled out. Then, it is carefully cut into its famous diamond shapes. This is how Makroudh gets its unique look.
Cooking and Sweetening
Once shaped, the cookies are either fried in hot oil or baked until golden. The very last step is to soak the warm Makroudh in a sweet syrup. This syrup makes the cookies even more delicious and moist.
