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Seffa sweet couscous with almonds and cinnamon

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Seffa sweet couscous with almonds and cinnamon

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Conclude your festive meals beautifully with the essential recipe for Moroccan Seffa, the famous sweet couscous with almonds and cinnamon. A true institution of Maghrebi gastronomy, this spectacular dish is generally served at large family events to honor guests. The secret to a successful traditional Seffa lies in its meticulous three-step steaming process, ensuring ultra-light, melt-in-your-mouth, and incredibly airy semolina grains. Garnished with plump, sweet raisins, richly buttered, then decorated with the crunch of toasted almonds, cinnamon, and icing sugar, this Moroccan dessert harmoniously blends oriental textures and fragrances. Follow our authentic preparation method using a couscoussier to master this sweet masterpiece and transport your guests to the heart of Morocco's culinary traditions!

Ingredients

Servings4 servings
  • 80 g Butter
  • 100 g Almond
  • 80 g Raisins
  • 1 c. à soupe Cinnamon
  • 1 c. à café Salt
  • 500 g Couscous
  • 3 c. à soupe Sunflower oil
  • 5 c. à soupe Icing sugar
  • 3 c. à soupe Frying oil
  • 1 l Water

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Nutrition

Estimated values per 100 g

403
kcal
10.1 g
protein
52.6 g
carbs
15.1 g
fat

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