Moroccan breakfast recipes. The most important things Moroccans eat.
BISSARA
Ingredients
- Dried split peas - 2 cups.
- Garlic cloves, minced - 4.
- Olive oil - 3 tablespoons.
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon.
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon.
- Salt - To taste.
- Water - 6 cups.
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas and soak overnight.
- Drain the split peas and add to a pot with 6 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and salt.
- Cook until the peas are very tender, about 1 hour, adding more water if needed.
- Blend until smooth and serve hot.
MOROCCAN PANCAKES (BAGHRIR)
Ingredients
- Semolina - 2 cups.
- Flour - 1/2 cup.
- Yeast - 1 teaspoon.
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons.
- Salt - A pinch.
- Warm water - 2 1/2 cups.
Instructions
- Combine semolina, flour, yeast, baking powder, and salt in a blender.
- Add warm water and blend until the batter is smooth.
- Let the batter rest for 30 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Pour a ladle of batter into the pan, cook until bubbles form and the edges lift from the pan, then remove.
- Serve with honey and butter.
SEMOLINA HARCHA
Ingredients
- Fine semolina - 2 cups.
- Sugar - 2 tablespoons.
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon.
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon.
- Butter, melted - 1/4 cup.
- Milk - Approximately 1/2 cup.
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix semolina, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter and mix until well incorporated.
- Gradually add milk until a soft dough forms.
- Shape into small discs and cook on a hot, non-stick skillet until golden on both sides.
- Serve warm with honey or jam
MOROCCAN CREPES (MSEMEN)
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour - 3 cups.
- Fine semolina - 1 cup.
- Salt - 1 teaspoon.
- Warm water - As needed.
- Butter - For folding and cooking.
- Vegetable oil - For folding and cooking.
Instructions
- Mix flour, semolina, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add warm water to form a smooth dough.
- Knead the dough until soft and elastic.
- Divide the dough into balls, then roll each ball in a mixture of butter and oil.
- Flatten each ball and fold into a square, adding more butter and oil as needed.
- Cook on a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm with honey or cheese.



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