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

Bambalouni is one of the best desserts or snacks people eat in Tunisia. It is a sweet Tunisian donut prepared with flour dough fried in oil. You can sprinkle Bambalouni with honey or sugar. Today’s article will list ingredients and instructions to make Bambalouni. Read on!

Ingredients

• 500 grams of all-purpose flour
• One egg–white
• A pinch of salt
• One packet of yeast
• One tablespoon of baking powder
• One teaspoon of sugar
• 250 milliliters of water

Instructions

1. Dissolve the sugar/honey and yeast in warm water for five minutes
2. Add the flour in a container with egg white, baker’s yeast, and water
3. Mix everything to get a sticky and homogeneous mixture
4. Knead the dough with your hands for ten minutes
5. Cover and set aside for 60 minutes
6. Take a dough ball and make the Bambalouni
7. Now add the ball to hot oil and ensure it is golden brown on both sides
8. Drain and sprinkle with honey or sugar
9. Serve to your family or friends
10. Enjoy

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

Chicken Fricassee is a traditional French-Tunisian dish made of chicken stew with golden-brown chicken pieces with white mushroom sauce to create a creamy texture. It is one of the best family meals in Tunisia and other Middle Eastern countries. Let us tell how to make Chicken Fricassee.

Ingredients

• For the chicken, you will need the following ingredients
  • Four chicken drumsticks
  • Four chicken thighs
  • One teaspoon of salt
  • A half teaspoon of black pepper
  • Four tablespoons of unsalted butter
• For stew, you will need the following ingredients
  • 300 grams of white mushrooms
  • Two medium brown onions
  • Two cloves of finely minced garlic
  • One bay leaf
  • Three thyme sprigs
  • Three tablespoons of flour
  • A half cup of chicken stock
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
  • Two tablespoons of chopped parsley
  • 2/3 cup of heavy cream

Instructions

1. Use paper towels to pat the chicken dry and sprinkle it with salt and pepper
2. Melt butter over medium heat in a pot with a lid or a large skillet
3. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5-8 minutes
4. Turn and cook the other side for one to two minutes
5. Brown drumsticks for 2-3 minutes and remove from the skillet
6. Cook mushrooms and onions and stir garlic and flour for 30 seconds
7. Add wine and chicken stock and stir in the pot to dissolve residues
8. Now, return the chicken to the sauce
9. Cover it and simmer for 10-20 minutes
10. Uncover after 20 minutes and simmer for another 20 minutes
11. Remove the chicken and place it in a place
12. Add cream and stir again
13. Adjust the taste by adding some salt
14. Return chicken to the sauce and remove the stove
15. Sprinkle with parsley and serve it with mashed potato and rice

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

Marqa Jelbana is a unique and flavorful dish to enjoy with family and friends. You can find Marqa Jelbana in local bakeries in Tunisia. However, nothing matches the quality of homemade Marqa Jelbana. It has different veggies, meat, and olive oil, making it a rich source of proteins, vitamins, and antioxidants. So, let us help you make this dish. Read on!

Ingredients

• One tablespoon of concentrated tomato
• Onion
• Garlic
• Peas
• Turmeric
• Salt and pepper
• Red pepper
• Paprika
• Spices
• Chicken or lamb meat
• Water and olive oil
• Potato

Instructions

1. Add olive oil to a saucepan and brown the minced onion and crushed garlic
2. Now add the tomato concentrate, water, and spices
3. Use the concentrate appropriately to dilute well
4. Add peas and meat and pour in some water to cover these ingredients
5. Add potatoes cut into four equal parts after cooking the meat
6. Reduce the sauce to ensure it is not too thin or thick
7. Serve with bread to your family or friends

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

Ajlouk Qura’a is one of the best dishes in Tunisia, particularly among the French Jewish community. It is a salad made from various ingredients, including red peppers, zucchini, olive oil, garlic, harissa, and spice mix. So, let us now give you the list of ingredients and the instructions to make Ajlouk Qura’a.

Ingredients

• One to two pounds of zucchini – cut it into one-inch-thick slices
• One tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
• One tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• A half teaspoon of salt
• A half teaspoon of caraway seeds
• A half teaspoon of ground coriander
• A half teaspoon of harissa
• One clove of crushed garlic
• ¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Use a large saucepan to place the zucchini
2. Cover with water to one inch above the zucchini
3. Bring to a boil and cook for 25-30 minutes
4. The purpose is to make zucchini tenderers
5. Mash zucchini with a fork
6. Now combine juice and the other six ingredients in a bowl
7. Stir these ingredients with a whisk
8. Add zucchini and toss well
9. Use cheese for sprinkling
10. Serve the salad with pita bread