Joanna James
Uncover an untold rich, sweet and incredibly divine side to a cuisine that is famously characterised by fiery and spicy flavours. Indulge yourself in an assortment of delectable Moroccan desserts and savour a little taste of North Africa to unleash your inner foodie and sate your sweet tooth.
The wonderful combination of barley semolina and whey milk that puts together a bowl of steaming Saikouk is not only limited to the traditional dessert but also forms the basis of many Moroccan recipes. As delectable as it is healthy, the characteristically creamy dish is a staple among locals for following a hearty evening meal, especially on Fridays, which marks the end of the week and signifies the approaching weekend. Tourists to the North African nation are never far away from a bowl of Saikouk. Almost all streetside food vendors serve the scrumptious dish. It is an undoubtedly unmissable treat that gives you the authentic taste of traditional Morocco like no other local delicacy.
Sellou can be best described as a cake that features some of the nation’s traditional, most earthy culinary elements — sesame seeds, almonds, and star anise. The recipe for the flavourful dish is nothing too complicated for any Moroccan household and includes everything that can be sourced effortlessly locally. However, the same couldn’t be said for the preparation of the dish. It calls for a great deal of time and patience since each ingredient should be cooked separately, which gives the dish its distinct combination of intricate flavours. Accompany your Sellou with a cup of traditional sweet Moroccan mint tea and savour the classic delicacy the local way.
Among the whole host of pastries of Moroccan cuisine, Almond Briouat is arguably the most delicious. The triangle-shaped, deep-fried sweet pastries are served almost everywhere in the country, from the best place to eat in Marrakech to restaurants offered by the likes of La Maison Arabe Marrakech and even streetside cafes and eateries. Grab an Almond Briouat or two and savour the delectable taste of sweet Moroccan cuisine.
For those craving a sweet and soft pancake stack in the North African nation, Baghrir is your best bet for a local equivalent. The widely relished dessert is the perfect reflection of the country’s heavy inspirations of French cuisine and its knack for its own culinary twists, giving you sweet, light and spongy Baghrir — a wonderful Moroccan twist on ordinary pancakes. Baghrir is often referred to as "Moroccan pancakes with a thousand holes."
Mint tea in Morocco is what pasta is in Italy. So, it goes without saying your Morocco experience would be nowhere complete without at least a sip of traditional Moroccan mint tea. Just merely mint tea makes for an experience that’s only half as good and is best enjoyed when accompanied with Moroccan cookies — treating you to a real traditional Moroccan experience.
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