Moroccan shebakia (chebakia) for special holidays like Ramadan
Shebakia (chebakia) is a traditional Moroccan dessert. It is created by using strips of dough rolled into the shape of a rose. Deep-fried till golden, then drizzled with honey, and topped with sesame seeds. People in Morocco eat it during the holy month of Ramadan.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 6 cups flour
- 1/4 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- vegetable oil for frying
- 4 cups honey
- 2/3 cup sesame seeds (100 grams)
Instructions
- In a small bowl you mix the yeast with a little bit of warm water. In large bowl mix sugar and butter. Add flour, salt, cinnamon, egg, water, vinegar, and the yeast to the sugar mixture.Stir continuously with a mixer or by hand, make sure that the dough is tender. Cover it and leave it in a warm place for about 30 min. On a flat surface sprinkle some flour and put the dough on it. Flatten it with a rolling pin until it becomes thin. Cut it into medium sized squares. Make 4 incisions inside each square with a knife. Then slide your finger inside each incision. Turn inside out. Pinch the opposite corners closed to create a flower shape.Fry the chebakia in a hot pan with oil until it becomes golden brown.Put it on a strainer to get of the oil. Dip the shebakia in honey, then sprinkle sesame seeds on top.Bon appetit!