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Briouats

Name: Briouats
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 10 sheets warqa pastry sheets; 1 cup ground lamb or beef; 1 medium, chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup (optional for sweet) almond paste; 1/4 cup (for sweet version) honey; 1 egg beaten egg wash

Briouats are Moroccan savory or sweet pastries, typically filled with spiced meat, cheese, or almond paste, and wrapped in thin warqa dough. They are crispy, flavorful, and often served during special occasions and Ramadan, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of Morocco.

10 ingredients

savoryspicedcrispyaromaticsweet (optional)

Culinary DNA Preview

Moroccan70%

Andalusian30%

Ingredients

warqa pastry sheets
10 sheets
ground lamb or beef
1 cup
onion
1 medium, chopped
parsley
1/4 cup chopped
cinnamon
1 tsp
ground ginger
1/2 tsp
olive oil
1/4 cup
almond paste
1 cup (optional for sweet)
honey
1/4 cup (for sweet version)
egg wash
1 egg beaten

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from Moroccan Andalusian traditions, briouats showcase a blend of North African and Mediterranean influences, historically enjoyed as festive treats and street snacks.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Moroccan70%

ingredients+techniques

Andalusian30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing folding deep frying pastry making

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