Mouwarraqa (sweets)

Mouwarraqa (sweets)
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Servings Prep Time
6people 45min
Cook Time
15min
Servings Prep Time
6people 45min
Cook Time
15min
Mouwarraqa (sweets)
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Servings Prep Time
6people 45min
Cook Time
15min
Servings Prep Time
6people 45min
Cook Time
15min
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Add the flour, salt, yeast, oil and water to the mixing bowl and mix until you get good stretchy dough.
  2. Grind the walnuts and almonds and mix with rose and flower water in a bowl.
  3. Fill the rolled dough then fold it from the middle outwards then bake.
Contributor: Loranza Zgheib, 55

Recipe’s Personal Background How did you learn this recipe? From my mother.
Is there some memory/historical event connected to this recipe? This recipe is famous in Amshit and is traditionally prepared at weddings
Personal reference to tradition transmitted by relatives (preparing together, sharing, eating together etc.)? All three sisters ( Loranza, Marta and Losoy) work in baking.
Mediterranean Background Any tradition this receipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it? Yes it is served at weddings and happy occasions especially in Amshit and can be called Baqlawat Amshit.
Any Festivity this recipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it? _
Is your recipe connected to the territory you live in? Is it strictly linked to the specificity of the agricultural environment?

Yes it is part of Amshit heritage and is only prepared in Amshit
Season (season this food is linked to) Winter and summer.
Ingredient Nutritional Importance Health Benefits
Wheat flour (bread) Source of carbohydrates. High glycaemic index. The plain/white wheat flour has a low content in fibre and micronutrients when compared with whole wheat flour Significant health benefits are only found in the whole wheat flour which, compared to normal/white wheat flour, has higher contents of fibre, minerals and anti-oxidant. There are wheat flours enriched with specific vitamins or minerals which, in some cases, can fulfil nutritional deficiencies.
Walnuts Rich in omega 3, fibers and protein Reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes. Good for heart and brain health
Almonds Source of mono-unsaturated fat. It is an excellent source of fibre when eaten with its peel. Rich in vitamin E and magnesium. Good source of calcium and iron. Proven evidence on the reduction of cholesterol oxidation and in the prevention of atherosclerosis. Almonds are a natural source of phytosterols which reduce the intestinal absorption of cholesterol.
Additional information
Is it suggested to eat this meal if you suffer from some disease? If yes, for which one? No

What is the primary base with which your food is prepared? Is this a derivative of oil or another base?		 Olive oil ( extracted from olives)
Walnuts oil ( extracted from walnuts)
Almond oil ( extracted from almond)
All these oils are healthy and good for the heart and brain.
What nutrition related illnesses or deficiencies are common in your area? Are there holistic or nutrition based remedies connected to these aliments? No, there is no treatment based on this recipe.

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