Makroudh

Makroudh is a famous North African dessert which usually consists of a sweet date filling that is placed inside semolina dough. It is fried or baked, and then doused in honey-based syrups which are often flavored with lemon or orange. The name derives from the word makrout, translated as diamond-shaped, which describes the traditional shape of these sweet treats. Since they are eaten throughout North Africa, they appear in numerous variations. Many of them use figs or almonds as the filling and flavor the cakes with cinnamon, cloves, and orange water. Even though they are an everyday treat found in many North African households, they are a staple dessert on many special and festive occasions.