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Nutritional Values
450kcal
12gProtein
85gCarbs
10gFat
6gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥜 Nuts
Seffa
How to order / say it
Say it
سفة — [sef-fa]
Order
I'd like the seffa, please.
Locally
أود الحصول على السفة، من فضلك.
Say locally
A sweet and aromatic vermicelli dish topped with almonds and raisins.
Why try it?
Seffa demonstrates Fes’s ability to transform simple ingredients into luxurious dishes, often shared during festive occasions, symbolizing prosperity and hospitality.
How it tastes
Light and fluffy, with vermicelli steamed to perfection, the dish offers a sweet contrast with the addition of powdered sugar, cinnamon, and crispy almonds.
Origin & History — first documented: 1100
Seffa has ancient roots in Fes, initially part of Berber cuisine, and evolved with Spanish influences when Muslim and Jewish communities integrated it into local celebrations in the 12th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g vermicelli
- 🥜 100 g almonds
- 50 g raisins
- 🧂 10 g cinnamon
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🫒 50 ml olive oil
Method
- 1 Steam the vermicelli until fluffy.
- 2 Mix with olive oil, almonds, and raisins.
- 3 Garnish with cinnamon and sugar.
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