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Qalb el Louz

Algerian dessert "heart of almonds".

Syrup

  1. In a pan on medium heat add:
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 4 cups water
    • Slice of lemon
  2. When is starts boiling leave for 8 minutes then switch off.
  3. Let cool completely.

Qalb el Louz

  1. Using a big wooden thing (used for couscous):
  2. Add and mix with hands:
    • 3 cups course semolina
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 tsp salt
  3. Add ½ cup orange flower water with ½ cup water.
  4. Spray the liquid mixing with your hand making sure you don't kneed or bringing it together.

Sketch of Qalb el Louz layers

  1. Lightly fill tray making sure you DO NOT pat it into place or bring together. (See image above)
  2. Put in oven at 170 °C until golden brown (increase heat at end to get darker).

Sketch of Qalb el Louz spoon

  1. Straight away pour syrup over spoon. (See image above) Indulge. Until filled.
  2. Put back into oven.