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Sorra

Sorra is a traditional Tunisian sweet, a soft, fragrant nougat made with honey, almonds and hazelnuts. It is prepared for religious holidays and special occasions, and keeps for several days.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

889 kcal per serving

Protein
16.5 g
Carbohydrates
98.6 g
of which sugars
92.1 g
Fat
45.3 g
of which saturated fat
4.1 g
Fiber
10.2 g

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

Instructions

  1. Toast the almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios in the oven at 170 °C for 8 to 10 minutes, then roughly chop them.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the honey and sugar over medium heat until you get a syrup that reaches 118 °C, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Whisk the egg whites into firm peaks in a clean bowl.
  4. Pour the hot syrup in a thin stream into the egg whites while whisking constantly, then add the orange blossom water and cinnamon.
  5. Gently fold the chopped nuts into the mixture, then pour everything into a greased rectangular tin lined with baking paper.
  6. Leave to set for at least 4 hours at room temperature, then cut into squares before serving.

Variations and tips

Sesame version. Replace the pistachios with 100 g of toasted sesame seeds for a crunchier texture and a more toasted flavour.

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