Moroccan honey chebakia

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Chebakia are very fragrant Moroccan biscuits, typical of Ramadan. This homemade version uses flour, sesame, almonds, orange blossom water and honey to achieve a texture that is soft inside and slightly crunchy outside.

MediumMoroccanServes 20

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Source Video
3h 25m
Prep
20m
Cook
27m
Cleanup
4h 12m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$18.77
Per serving:$0.94

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare the sesame seeds and almonds
  • Knead the dough until firm consistency
  • Shape the chebakia
  • Complete drying before frying
  • Heat the oil to the correct temperature
  • Fry without overcooking
  • Properly coat in honey

Safety Warnings

  • Frying oil reaches 180 °C: handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Hot honey can splatter: wear kitchen gloves or an apron.

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