Seffa with Milk, Almonds and Raisins

Seffa with Milk, Almonds and Raisins

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Moroccan cooking has always intrigued me. From far away, it looked like a mysterious mix of spices and slow simmering pots. By visiting Morocco, I’ve learned th

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Ingredients

  • 500 g raw seffa (fine vermicelli)
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 20 cl UHT milk (about ¾ cup + 1 Tbsp)
  • 1 g gum arabic, ground (optional but traditional)
  • 5 cl orange blossom water (about 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp)
  • 120 g sultanas (golden raisins)
  • A little neutral table oil, for finishing
  • 5 g cinnamon stick (about 1–2 sticks)
  • 30 g orange blossom (zest or syrup, as per original recipe) – optional accent
  • 15 g semolina sugar (or regular granulated sugar)
  • 6 g honey (about 1½ tsp)
  • Butter, a knob for finishing (or margarine/oil for non-dairy)
  • Grape syrup, a drizzle (optional)
  • Fine salt, to taste
  • 50 g chopped roasted almonds
  • 10 g cinnamon powder
  • 10 g icing sugar (powdered sugar)

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