Crumbly cake

Original name : Ghrayba

Pastries
Where Street food, Homemade
When Snack food
Taste Sweet
Price $ $ $
Where
Street food, Homemade
When
Snack food
Taste
Sweet
Price
$ $ $
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The best representative of biscuits in Moroccan cuisine. It is called "Ghrayba".
It is a round crumbly shortbread. A good "Ghrayba" must melt in the mouth, revealing all the flavors of its ingredients, usually almonds and orange-flower water.

It is served to accompany tea or coffee at parties and special occasions.
About this dish
In the local culture - For everyday
- For special occasions
Special occasion - Wedding
- Party for the newborn
- Feast of the end of Ramadan (Eid al Fitr)
- Feast of the sacrifice (Eid al Adha)
How to eat it - By hand
Caloric valueHigh
Temperature - Room temperature
Vegetarian
Allergy - Contains gluten (wheat)
- Contains nuts (example: Almond)
Difficulty of preparationVery difficult
How to cook - Bake
Cooked - Raw - Cooked
Components
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Butter
  • Water
  • Almond (Optional)
  • Yeast
  • Vanilla
  • Sesame

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