Moroccan Sellou Recipe - Sfouf or Zmita Recipe

"Sellou (also called sfouf or zmita) is a unique unbaked Moroccan sweet made from toasted unhulled sesame seeds, fried almonds and flour that has been browned in the oven. Packed with calories and nutrients, it's traditionally served during Ramadan and after childbirth, when there's greater need to restore energy and maintain good health. It's also served at Eid, weddings and other special occasions. Recipes for sellou vary from family to family and by region. The Fez style recipe below was taught to me by my mother-in-law. How to Make Sellou shows the process. Reduce the measures by half if you don't want a traditionally large batch. Note that the prep time is for the actual mixing of the sellou and does not include the prep work involved with getting the sesame seeds, flour and almonds ready. That work is typically done in the days or weeks before blending ingredients together. Also try the Healthy Sellou Recipe...."