Recipe byThe ZestyPlate Kitchen
Tunisian cashew ghoriba: soft, melting cashew biscuits scented with orange blossom water, rolled in icing sugar and topped with an almond.
Ghoriba are the delicate nut biscuits of North Africa, and this Tunisian take uses ground cashews scented with orange blossom water, each one topped with a whole almond. They crack crisply on the outside and stay soft within, which makes them a lovely thing to put out with tea or for a celebration.
Jump to recipe
Prep 20 min
Cook 20 min
Total 40 min
Easy
Scale:
- 250g Cashew Nuts
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 2 tbs Orange Blossom Water
- To Glaze Icing Sugar
- 100g Almonds
Nutrition (per serving)
85
kcal
3g
Protein
4g
Carbs
7g
Fat
Estimated per serving. How we calculate this.
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4 and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
- In a bowl, mix the cashews with icing sugar, then add the egg yolks and orange blossom water and work to a smooth, even paste.
- Pinch off lumps of the paste, roll into small balls, coat in icing sugar and set on the tray, pressing an almond into the centre of each.
- Bake until lightly golden, around 20 minutes, watching closely as they catch quickly.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Grind the cashews well so the dough comes together smooth and even.
- Roll the balls in icing sugar before they go in the oven; that gives you the cracked, snowy top.
- Keep a close eye on them. Nut biscuits go from golden to burnt in a heartbeat.
- Let them firm up on the tray before moving them, since they are fragile while still warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
A fragrant water distilled from orange blossoms, common in North African and Middle Eastern sweets. Use it sparingly, as the scent is strong.
Yes. Almonds, walnuts or pistachios all make fine ghoriba. Just grind whatever you use finely.
The dough was probably too soft. Chill it briefly before shaping and avoid handling it more than you need to.
Save this recipe, join ZestyPlate free
- Save your favourite recipes
- Build your own cookbooks
- Track what you've cooked
- New recipes in your inbox
Create free account
Already a member? Log in
Ratings & Reviews
Log in or create an account to rate this recipe.
No reviews yet, be the first to rate this recipe!
Comments (0)
Log in or create an account to join the conversation.
No comments yet, start the conversation!