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    Home » Desserts » Tunisian Kaber

    Tunisian Kaber

    Published: Mar 24, 2014 · Modified: Mar 14, 2019 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    A close up of Tunisian colored dessert balls

    Kaber is the plural of kabora and kaboura in Tunisian is the ball so kaber are balls but not just any kind of balls they are balls made of almond. It is very delicious, nutty and easy.

    You will need:

    • 1 c of almonds.
    • Green and red food coloring.
    • Rose water - from 4.5-6 Tbsp.
    • 1/2 c sugar - more or less depends on your liking.
    • Hot water to cover the almonds- in case you are using whole like me
    A plate of food with mixture
    A plate of food on a table with mixture and another with colored balls

    Start by soaking the almonds in hot water for 30 minutes so you can easily peel it. Pulse in your food processor. Mix in the sugar.

    Divide the almonds in 3 equal parts. Mix each part with a 1 tablespoon of rose water and gradually add another 1/2 tablespoon and so on until you get a mixture that you can makes balls easily with - it took me 1 and half tablespoon for each of the three. Color one part red, the second part green and leave the third part uncolored.

    A close up of a plate with colored dessert balls

    Make about 12 small ball - less than half inch- out of each color. Take a ball of each color and roll together to form a bigger one. Roll the ball in granulated sugar or powdered one.

    I've gone wild with those 🙂 I've rolled them in coconut flakes and even stuffed them with small chocolate kisses but these are my versions, the traditional ones are not filled and only rolled in granulated or powdered sugar. I hope you will try these, they are very easy to assemble and delicious.

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    I’m overjoyed that you have stopped by! My hope is to introduce you to new flavors, creative ways and fresh takes on favorites. To help you create food with style that will bring everyone around your kitchen table. From weeknight dinners for crazy busy days to desserts with the “wow” factor, and classic comforts from the Mediterranean. One thing in common, they are all recipes that have been tried and tested by family and friends.

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    1. Fanny

      April 03, 2015 at 11:08 pm

      I have an obsession with Tunisia so any more recipes?

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      • Amira

        April 08, 2015 at 4:28 pm

        Sure, more will be on the way... Thanks.

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    2. Juliana

      March 27, 2014 at 11:15 am

      I love this, they are very similar to the marzipan shaped fruits...I need to try it with the rose water...looks delicious Amira.
      Thanks for the recipe...hope you are having a great week 😀

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    3. Coffee and Crumpets

      March 26, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      They remind me of exotic marzipan! Love the addition of coconut and since I love almonds, these would be something I thoroughly enjoy 🙂 Hope you are doing well with the kids at home. I'm going mad.

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      • Amira

        March 27, 2014 at 7:24 am

        Kids kids kids... hard to live without them .... hard to live with them 🙂 They are driving me crazy. and we have TWO WEEKS of spring break as if one is not enough hahaha. Thanks dear for your sweet comment.

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