Saudi Arabian cuisine
Mamoul (Eid biscuits)
Delight in the delicate crunch and sweet spice of Mamoul biscuits, perfect for Eid celebrations.
Mamoul are traditional Saudi Arabian crescent-shaped cookies filled with dates or nuts, offering a delightful blend of crispy exterior and soft, spiced interior. Ideal served alongside Arabic coffee or as part of an elaborate dessert spread during festive occasions.
Method
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Mix butter with sugar until creamy.
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Add oil flour and semolina and mix.
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Add warm milk and don't knead too much
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Cover and leave aside for an hour or less until you prepare the filling
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For the dates filling, fry some sesame in a pan then add butter. Add the dates paste and mixed well with sesame and butter. Then add a little bit of water until it's mushy. Be careful don't make it too mushy.
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Take it of the pan, put in a plate until it's cool. Then start to shape balls that weigh 15 gm.
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Refrigerate for 1/2 an hour.
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Get back to the dough and shape it as balls that weigh 30 gm.
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Take the date filling out of the fridge and start to stuff each dough ball with dates ball.
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Then use the mamoul mould to give it this shape.
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FAQ
Is «Mamoul (Eid biscuits)» gluten-free?
It may contain gluten — check the ingredients and pick gluten-free alternatives.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Mamoul (Eid biscuits)»?
One serving has 1400 kcal, 139 g carbs, 14 g protein and 86.7 g fat. The recipe makes 3 servings.
Is «Mamoul (Eid biscuits)» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
High carb load. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.