A traditional Tunisian dessert recipe | Easy Recipe

dates

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs offer a similar sweetness and texture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are budget-friendly and nut-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a rich flavor with less saturated fat.

orange blossom water

🥗Healthier: rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is more accessible and adds a pleasant aroma.

Mix semolina, melted butter, and salt in a bowl until crumbly.

Gradually add water to form a dough, kneading until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling by mixing chopped dates, almonds, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.

Spread the date filling evenly over the dough.

Roll the dough tightly into a log shape, sealing the edges.

Cut the log into pieces, about 2 inches long.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the pieces until golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pot, heat honey and water until combined.

Dip the fried pieces in the honey mixture, then roll in sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

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