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Laklouka

Traditional Tunisian pastry made from semolina dough fried then soaked in syrup, topped with raisins, sesame and olive oil. Sweet, soft and typical of celebrations.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

604 kcal per serving

Protein
6.4 g
Carbohydrates
104.6 g
of which sugars
74 g
Fat
16.9 g
of which saturated fat
2.2 g
Fiber
3.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the semolina, olive oil and salt, then gradually add the lukewarm water until you get a soft dough that doesn't stick.
  2. Shape small balls about 4 cm wide and flatten them slightly between your palms into discs.
  3. Heat the frying oil to 170 °C (340 °F) and fry the discs for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden.
  4. Drain them on paper towels, then heat the sugar, water and orange blossom water in a saucepan for 5 minutes.
  5. Dip the hot laklouka briefly in the warm syrup, then drain them.
  6. Top them with raisins, toasted sesame and a pinch of cinnamon, and let them cool on a rack.
  7. Serve at room temperature.

Variations and tips

Honey version. Replace the syrup with 3 tablespoons of honey diluted in a little hot water for a more natural sweetness.

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Original Ecomely recipe.