Chebakia (Moroccan Sesame Cookies) - African Recipe
Chebakia is a treasured Moroccan dessert, specially served during the holy month of Ramadan alongside Harira, a hearty lentil soup. The sweet, floral notes of the Chebakia balance the savory depth of the soup, making them an inseparable pair in the iftar meal. This fragrant treat is shaped like a rose, deep-fried, then drenched in honey. Its allure lies in its intricate shape and the nutty crunch of sesame seeds. Making Chebakia is often a communal activity, bringing families together to prepare these delightful sweets in anticipation of iftar.
Ingredients
- 500 grams (approx. 4 cups) Flour Use all-purpose flour for the best result
- 250 grams (approx. 2 cups) Sesame seeds Roasted and ground. The sesame seeds give Chebakia its distinctive flavor and crunch
- 1 kg (approx. 5 cups) Honey Choose a floral, aromatic honey that will complement the spices in the cookie
- 1 tablespoon each Spices (anise seeds, ground cinnamon, ground ginger) These spices provide warmth and depth of flavor to the cookies
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Chebakia (Moroccan Sesame Cookies)
Updated on 03/23/2025
Chebakia is a treasured Moroccan dessert, specially served during the holy month of Ramadan alongside Harira, a hearty lentil soup. The sweet, floral notes of the Chebakia balance the savory depth of the soup, making them an inseparable pair in the iftar meal. This fragrant treat is shaped like a rose, deep-fried, then drenched in honey. Its allure lies in its intricate shape and the nutty crunch of sesame seeds. Making Chebakia is often a communal activity, bringing families together to prepare these delightful sweets in anticipation of iftar.
Ingredients
- 500 grams (approx. 4 cups) Flour (Use all-purpose flour for the best result)
- 250 grams (approx. 2 cups) Sesame seeds (Roasted and ground. The sesame seeds give Chebakia its distinctive flavor and crunch)
- 1 kg (approx. 5 cups) Honey (Choose a floral, aromatic honey that will complement the spices in the cookie)
- 1 tablespoon each Spices (anise seeds, ground cinnamon, ground ginger) (These spices provide warmth and depth of flavor to the cookies)
Instructions
No instructions available.
Nutrition Info:
- fatApproximately 15g fat per serving
- fiberApproximately 2g fiber per serving
- sodiumApproximately 90mg sodium per serving
- proteinApproximately 8g protein per serving
- caloriesApproximately 370 calories per serving
- carbohydratesApproximately 50g carbohydrates per serving