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Nutritional Values

🔥180kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Raib

How to order / say it
Say it رايب — [ra-ib]
Order I'd like to try the raib.
Locally أود تجربة الرايب.
Say locally

A refreshing homemade yogurt traditionally flavored with orange blossom.

Why try it?

In Fes, Raib is a testament to the city's love for simple, wholesome dairy products. It's a common cooling accompaniment to many meals, highlighting the subtle aromatics in Moroccan desserts.

How it tastes

Smooth and creamy with a slight tanginess, Raib is often enriched with the delicate floral notes of orange blossom, making it fragrant and refreshing.

Origin & History — first documented: 1570

Raib has been part of Fes culinary practices since the 16th century, with recipes passed down through generations. It is often served during family gatherings or special occasions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 500 ml milk
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 10 ml orange blossom water
  • 🥛 50 g starter yogurt

Method

  1. 1 Heat the milk and dissolve the sugar.
  2. 2 Cool milk and mix with starter yogurt.
  3. 3 Add orange blossom water and set to ferment.

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