Sellou, also known as sfouf or zamita, is a traditional Moroccan sweet treat that's typically enjoyed during special occasions such as weddings or religious celebrations. This nutty and fragrant dessert is made with roasted almonds, sesame seeds, and flour, all blended together with warm spices and honey. Follow this easy Sellou recipe to make your own batch of this delicious and nutritious Moroccan dessert.
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Ingredients:
2 cups of whole almonds
1 cup of sesame seeds
1 cup of flour
1 cup of fine semolina
1 cup of powdered sugar
1 tsp of ground cinnamon
1 tsp of ground nutmeg
1 tsp of ground ginger
1 tsp of salt
1 cup of vegetable oil
1 cup of honey
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 530
Fat: 36g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Protein: 11g
Sodium: 140mg
Allergy Information:
This recipe contains nuts and sesame seeds.
Time of Preparing:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°).
Spread the almonds and sesame seeds on separate baking sheets and roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted almonds, sesame seeds, flour, semolina, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Using a food processor or blender, pulse the mixture until it becomes a coarse powder.
In a separate saucepan, heat the oil and honey over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
Add the oil and honey mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well until the Sellou becomes a sticky and crumbly dough.
Press the Sellou mixture into a flat baking dish and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.
Remove from the oven and let the Sellou cool completely before cutting into small bite-size pieces.
Serve the Sellou as a sweet treat with a cup of Moroccan mint tea or coffee.
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