My family went wild over this simple Moroccan dessert. Sweet and chewy so say goodbye to your self control!
Chebakia is a very popular Moroccan sweet, served mainly in Ramadan – although I would not mind eating it any time of the year- and I am making it as part of Lail’s virtual Iftar event
Lail wanted us to talk a little to you about Ramadan. I know most of you know what Ramadan is and completely aware that Muslims around the world are waiting eagerly each year for this holy month where we fast – no eating or drinking – from dawn to dusk. Yes, it is hard specially in the first couple of days as you try to get rid of caffeine, but you know what? almost all Muslims think the days of Ramadan flies really quick and here we are on the 13th day and I cannot believe it.
I have lots of memories about Ramadan specially when I was a kid. Kids should start training by fasting till noon and then stretch it to full day as they get older. Kids always wanna fast as to prove that they are mature and can do what adults do 🙂
The true spirit of Ramadan is joy, love, sharing, caring, giving, praying and self control, it is the time of the year when Muslims should stop the hectic life and take good care of their souls. Think of Ramadan as a 30 days of Christmas. Muslims are promised many heavenly rewards in this holy month, when they behave within the spirit of Ramadan.
So back to our recipe of today, Moroccan people like to eat Chebakia in Ramadan with Harrira. The real recipe includes ground sesame seeds and sometime saffron also shaped a little differently. Today I will show you how to make a simpler version of Chebakia.
You will need:
- 2 cups of flour.
- 1/2 cup of warm water.
- 1 egg.
- 2 tsp of dry yeast.
- a pinch of salt
We will also need simple syrup: 1 cup of sugar + 1 cup of water + 1 tsp of lime juice.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and yeast and mix well.
Crack the egg and mix with the flour mixture then add water mix.
Transfer your mixture to your working surface and knead by hand for 5 minutes until you get a smooth dough.
Roll out your dough and form a rectangle. With a sharp knife cut the dough into several smaller rectangles.
Take each rectangle and make three vertical lines with a sharp knife but do not cut through to the ends.
You will have a rectangle with three openings which yields 4 strips. Flip strip 1 and 4 inward so strips 2 and 3 will go outwards – sorry guys no pictures it is all in the video.
Deep fry the Chebakia then dunk in cold syrup while hot.
Here is a short video on how to make Chebakia on my youtube channel.
I hope you liked our recipe for today and may be got a better understanding of Ramadan. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
OMG these look and sound so good. Definitely trying this over the weekend 😀
These look absolutely gorgeous! I wish to make these some day
It is Deepti I hope you’ll try this someday.
Glad to hear you’re having a terrific Ramadan! Although it’s what I would have expected. 😉 Particularly when you get to eat Chebakia! I’ve had this dish before, and it’s terrific. Now that you’ve provided the recipe, I can make it, too! Thanks for this.
I also expected that you would be aware of this dish, you have a good experience with Moroccan cuisine john :). I have to agree it is very delicious.
Every single time I visit your blog, you amaze me with all these different and tasty recipes.Keep posting these awesome recipes 😉
Thanks Olivia… same here my friend 🙂
It looks delicious! I love learning about different traditions and cuisines! Thanks for sharing!
It is always good to know about others… thanks Erica.
I pretty much love any bread, so I can see loving these. I’ve never heard of them before. You are teaching me so many new things. I love it!
I hope you’ll try these. They are so easy to make and if you cannot make this shape you can simply cut strips and make just twists of it.
I have never heard of chebakia, but will not hesitate in trying them out…look so pretty…such a nice treat.
Have a great week Amira 😀
Thanks Juliana, they are indeed very delicious.
I would love to try your chlebakia…
ela h.
I hope you will soon Ela :), thanks.
Sounds good to me. First time hearing of Moroccan chebakia. I have bookmarked the recipe and going to give a try at home. You’ve got such an awesome blog, my friend. Keep posting 🙂
Popping over from Lail’s Iftar. This looks delicious. 🙂
G’day! These look terrific! I wish I could try one now!
Cheers! Joanne
Thank you so much for joining the potluck , my dear friend. Love the sound of these chebakia. I hope to make them sometimes, inshaAllah.
This is one of my favorite sweets ever. I love it with Saudi Qahwa since it’s so sweet. I love that it is everywhere during Ramadan.