Makroudh

Makroud (Arabic المقروض ), also macroude, makroudh or makrout in Algiers (Arabic مقروط ) is a pastry places which is cooked in Tunisia and Algeria.

In particular, the Tunisian city of Kairouan is known for the production of makroud. On 20 May 2008, the first national festival of makroud was celebrated ..

Preparation

Makroud be made by coating with a paste made ​​from durum wheat semolina and made ​​with a filling of dates, figs or sometimes almonds. The whole is then rolled up and cut into the form of diamonds or triangles and fried in the control in vegetable oil prior to cooking. The makroud are then dipped in a honey-like syrup based on sugar and lemon or orange peel. Ultimately, it is served cold.