How To Make Makroudh

Makroudh is a traditional Tunisian semolina pastry. It means “diamond shape” in Arabic because these are small delights enjoyed throughout the North African region. It has also become popular in Malta and Turkey. Today’s article will list ingredients and instructions to make Makroudh. Read on!

Ingredients

• Four cups of semolina flour
• A half cup of vegetable oil
• A half cup of unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup of warm water
• One pinch of salt
• One tablespoon of orange flower water
• Four tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• Two teaspoons of vanilla sugar

For the filling, you will need the following ingredients

• Four cups of finely ground almonds
• One or two cups of white sugar
• One tablespoon of vanilla sugar
• Two pinches of ground cinnamon
• One dash of almond extract

For the syrup, you will need these ingredients

• One 12-ounce jar of honey
• Three tablespoons of orange flower water
• Two cups of oil for frying
• Three tablespoons of sesame seeds for garnishing

Instructions

1. Mix semolina, butter, oil, and salt in a large bowl
2. Rub semolina grains between your fingers
3. Use a kitchen towel to cover it and set aside
4. Combine orange blossom water and warm water to make the Makroudh
5. Gently add the mixture to the semolina with flour and vanilla sugar
6. Snead ingredients to make a soft dough
7. Add liquid for the softer and smoother dough
8. Now, combine ground almonds, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and almond extract in a bowl
9. The purpose is to make the filling
10. Roll the mixture into two long logs
11. Set aside these logs
12. Divide semolina dough into two balls
13. Flatten the dough to make a rectangular shape
14. Press down in the rectangle’s center with your finger
15. The purpose is to make an indentation
16. Add filling logs and seal the rectangle
17. Now cut each log into diagonal parts or pieces
18. Reshape the cuts to achieve a uniform shape
19. Heat olive oil in a saucepan
20. Combine orange flower water and honey in the saucepan to make the syrup
21. Heat over medium-low heat and keep warm
22. Deep fry Makroudh in small batches for five minutes
23. Dip friend Makroudh into the honey syrup for one minute
24. Remove the Makroudh and drain on wire racks
25. Repeat the process until you are done
26. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional)
27. Serve the delicious Makroudh

Harissa belongs to Tunisian cuisine. However, people throughout the Middle East enjoy this dish in winter. It combines wheat, lentils, rice, and meat, making it a delicious dish full of nutrients. Today’s article will list ingredients and instructions to make Tunisian Harissa. Read on!

Ingredients

• One kilogram of boneless chicken, beef, or mutton
• One cup of soaked green lentil
• One cup of soaked wheat grain
• A half cup of soaked rice
• Two large onions – sliced
• One pod of skinless garlic
• Eight chopped green chilies
• Three teaspoons of red chili powder
• One teaspoon of crushed black pepper
• Two teaspoons of dry coriander powder
• One teaspoon of turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Some water
• For mini kebabs, you will need the following ingredients
  • A half kilogram of minced chicken or beef
  • Two teaspoons of red chili powder
  • One teaspoon of cumin powder
  • One teaspoon of salt
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Cook green lentils, meat, onion, garlic, green chilies, crushed black pepper, and red chili powder in a skillet
2. Add coriander powder, three glasses of water, and turmeric powder to the skillet
3. Continue cooking until the meat is soft or tender
4. Add rice to another skillet
5. Now add four glasses of water and wheat grain to the skillet
6. Cook until wheat grains are tender
7. Next, mix grains in the meat mixture and grin to make a coarse mixture
8. Put all the ground mixture in a large skillet
9. Cover the skillet and cook over a medium-high heat
10. Add mini kababs over harissa and serve hot

You won’t complete your culinary experiences in Tunisia without the Merguez recipe. The spicy sausage from Tunisia is a classic street food throughout the Middle East, particularly in Morocco. So, if you want to make the flavorful and aromatic Merguez, follow the instructions in this post. Read on!

Ingredients

• One pound of sausages
• A half teaspoon of cumin seeds
• A half teaspoon of fennel seeds
• A half teaspoon of coriander seeds
• One pound of ground lamb
• Two tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro
• Two cloves of minced garlic
• One or two teaspoons of kosher salt
• One teaspoon of paprika
• A half teaspoon of cayenne pepper – this is optional
• Olive oil for cooking
• And harissa for serving – this is optional
• One teaspoon of paprika

Instructions

1. Toast coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds in a small skillet
2. Set the temperature to medium-low heat
3. Toasting should be no more than 1-2 minutes
4. Transfer warm spices to the grinder and mix well
5. You can also use mortar and pestle
6. Now combine all ingredients in a large bowl
7. Create lamb mixture into one-inch thick and five-inch-long cigars
8. You can also make cylindrical or patty shapes
9. Use oil to brush sausages and grill them until a brown texture is achieved
10. Serve with more harissa and cilantro on the side

Kabkabou is one of the most flavorful stews in Tunisia, made from fish and tomato. You will love the flavors of vegetables and the aromas of lemon, olives, and capers. Today’s article will list the ingredients and instructions to make Kabkabou.

Ingredients

• One kilogram of big fillets of fish
• Three onions
• Three fresh tomatoes
• Two tablespoons of tomato puree
• Three garlic of minced garlic
• Five tablespoons of olive oil
• 150 grams of pickled veggies
  • Green sweet peppers
  • Carrots
  • Olive capers
  • Cauliflower florets
  • Lemon
• One green pepper
• Black pepper, salt, red pepper, and coriander

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan
2. Fry green peppers in the saucepan
3. Add chopped onions, tomatoes, tomato puree, and garlic
4. Add salt, red peppers, black peppers, and coriander
5. Place the seasoned fish fillets in a sauce
6. Now steam the fillets for 10-15 minutes
7. Add picked veggies and cook for another five minutes
8. Serve the delicious dish to your family or friends

Tunisian cuisine is influenced by traditional Arab, African, and French flavors. Houria is one of the most flavorful salads you can find in almost Tunisian restaurants. However, if you want to make this salad at home, you can follow the list of ingredients and the step-by-step instructions in this post. Read on!

Ingredients

• One pound of peeled and sliced carrots
• Two tablespoons of olive oil
• Two cloves of finely chopped garlic
• A half teaspoon of salt
• One teaspoon of ground caraway
• A half teaspoon of harissa
• Three tablespoons of chopped parsley
• Two tablespoons of lemon juice
• Two ounces of black olives
• Four ounces of tuna in vegetable oil – this is optional
• Two hard-boiled eggs – make sure you cut them into wedges
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Simmer the carrots for 5-10 minutes in salted water
2. Now drain the water and set aside
3. Use a frying pan to heat the olive oil
4. Set the temperature to medium heat
5. Add harissa, carrots, salt, garlic, and caraway
6. Cook these ingredients for 3-5 minutes
7. Mix in parsley and then remove from heat
8. Transfer the dish to the serving bowl
9. Use lemon juice and pepper for garnishing
10. Top with sliced eggs, tuna, and olives