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Maroot – Fried Semolina Date Cakes

Recipe by JustInCooking

Maroot are tiny Maghrebi semolina cakes filled with a fragrant date‑almond paste, rolled in sesame seeds, deep‑fried until golden and then soaked in warm honey. Crispy on the outside, melt‑in‑your‑mouth soft inside, they’re perfect with a cup of tea.

MediumMaghrebiServes 8

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Source Video
4h 37m
Prep
40m
Cook
38m
Cleanup
5h 55m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$15.05
Total cost
$1.88
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Coating every semolina grain with butter before resting
  • Maintaining oil temperature at 170‑180 °C during frying
  • Ensuring the honey is warm (40‑45 °C) before dipping the hot cakes

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can cause severe burns – use a deep‑fat fryer with a lid or splatter guard
  • Honey is very hot; handle with care to avoid burns
  • Do not leave the fryer unattended while oil is at temperature

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