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Msemen — traditional dish from Marrakech, Morocco
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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Msemen

How to order / say it
Say it مسمن — [mus-men]
Order I'd like some msemen, please.
Locally بغيت شوية مسمن, الله يخليك.
Say locally

A layered, crispy flatbread often enjoyed with honey or jam.

Why try it?

Msemen offers a taste of Moroccan breakfast traditions, embodying the love for artisanal breads in Marrakech, often served with sweet accompaniments during family meals.

How it tastes

This flatbread is crispy on the outside, soft and layered on the inside, with a comforting buttery aroma, typically served warm with honey or savory fillings.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Evolving from ancient Berber breads, Msemen became a breakfast staple in Moroccan culture during the early 20th century, celebrated for its versatility and ease of preparation.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 🌾 100 g semolina
  • 🫒 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 300 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, semolina, water, and salt into a dough.
  2. 2 Divide and roll dough into balls, flatten thinly.
  3. 3 Smear with butter and fold into layers.
  4. 4 Cook on a skillet until crispy and golden on both sides.
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