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Nutritional Values
300kcal
8gProtein
50gCarbs
8gFat
3gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🌱 Sesame
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Ka'ak
How to order / say it
Say it
كعك — [kah-AHK]
Order
I'd like the ka'ak, please.
Locally
أريد الكعك، من فضلك.
Say locally
A ring-shaped bread sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Why try it?
Ka'ak is a common street food in Amman, frequently enjoyed with cheese or jam, representing the simplicity and comfort of Jordanian snacks.
How it tastes
This bread has a slightly chewy texture with a nutty flavor from the sesame seeds. It's mild and subtly sweet, making it versatile for various spreads.
Origin & History — first documented: 1910
Ka'ak is believed to have originated in the Levant region during the Ottoman Empire. It became a popular snack sold by street vendors in the early 20th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g all-purpose flour
- 🌾 10 g instant yeast
- 🫒 50 ml olive oil
- 250 ml water
- 🍯 20 g sugar
- 50 g sesame seeds
Method
- 1 Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil, and water into a dough.
- 2 Let dough rise until doubled in size.
- 3 Shape into rings and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 4 Bake until golden brown.
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