By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
🇲🇦AI-generated imageSelou is a traditional Moroccan power-food dessert made from toasted flour or semolina, nuts, and honey. It is served during special occasions like Ramadan.
Ingredients
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- 1
Put the flour in a large dry frying pan over medium-low heat and toast it, stirring constantly so it does not scorch, until it is an even golden brown and smells nutty, 20 minutes. Sift it into a large mixing bowl and let it cool.
- 2
In a separate dry pan, toast the almonds until golden and fragrant. Set aside 30g whole almonds for decoration. Next toast the sesame seeds until golden, 5 minutes, and then the anise seed and fennel seeds for 1 minute. Let everything cool, then grind the remaining almonds and the sesame seeds finely, and grind the anise and fennel to a powder.
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Add the ground almonds, ground sesame seeds, ground anise and fennel, cinnamon powder and a pinch of salt to the toasted flour and mix well.
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Melt the butter and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat until well combined.
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Pour the melted butter and honey mixture over the flour mixture.
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Add the orange blossom water to the bowl and begin to knead the mixture with your hands until it holds its shape.
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Continue kneading until the mixture is uniform and crumbly but holds when pressed firmly together.
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Shape into a large mound or small cones, arrange on a platter and decorate with the 30g reserved whole almonds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selou?
Selou (sellou) is a Moroccan sweet made from toasted flour, toasted sesame seeds and ground almonds, bound with butter and honey and flavoured with anise, fennel, cinnamon and orange blossom water. It is typically eaten on special occasions, such as during the holy month of Ramadan, to provide energy.
Can I use semolina instead of flour?
Toasted flour is the traditional base and gives selou its fine, melting texture. Toasted fine semolina can replace part of the flour, but the result will be grainier.
How long does it stay fresh?
When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, it keeps well for several weeks.
Is it very sweet?
It is naturally sweet from the honey, but you can adjust the amount based on your preference.
When is it usually eaten?
It is a staple for Ramadan, often consumed for suhoor to provide energy throughout the day.
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