Macroud
Makroud ( Arabic مقروض, DMG maqrūḍ orمقروط / maqrūṭ ), also macroude , macroudh or macrout , is a type of pastry that is prepared in Tunisia , Libya and Algeria .
The Tunisian city of Kairouan is particularly known for the production of Makroud. On May 20, 2008, the first national festival of the Macroud was celebrated.
preparation
Macrouds are made by coating with a paste of durum wheat semolina and made with a filling of dates , figs or sometimes almonds . The whole is then rolled and cut in the shape of diamonds or triangles and usually deep-fried in vegetable oil before cooking. The macrouds are then dipped in a honey-like syrup made from sugar and lemon or orange peel . It is served cold at the end.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Origin of the Makroud (Tuniscope) ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ [pdf] Foued Allani, “En couverture”, La Presse Magazine , May 25, 2008, pp. 2-7 ( page can no longer be accessed , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Web links
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