Ghorayeba

Ghorayeba
A plate of Serbian-style Christmas gurabija
TypeShortbread
Region or stateMaghreb, West Asia, Balkans, Crimea
Main ingredientsAlmond flour, sugar, egg white, vanilla
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Ghorayeba(h) are a shortbread-type biscuit, usually made with ground almonds. Versions are found in most Arab, Balkan and Ottoman cuisines, with various different forms and recipes. They are similar to polvorones from Andalusia.

In the Maghreb and Egypt, they are often served with Libyan tea, Arabic coffee or Maghrebi mint tea.


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