Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | 1 oz (28g / ~49 kernels) | 159 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground almonds
- 4 ounces icing sugar
- 4-6 tablespoons orange blossom water
- 4 ounces pistachio nuts, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 ounce caster sugar
- 4 ounces extra icing sugar
- 4 ounces extra pistachio nuts, peeled, see note below
Directions
Combine the finely chopped pistachio nuts and caster sugar, and set aside.
Combine the ground almonds and icing sugar with enough orange-blossom water to form a stiff paste.
Knead until smooth and allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
Shape the paste into small balls the size of a walnut, and using a teaspoon handle, make a small hole in each ball and and fill it with the combined pistachio nuts and caster sugar; close the hole over the filling and reshape to a round shape.
Roll the balls in icing sugar and place in small paper cups or on a serving plate. Decorate the top of each ball with a peeled pistachio nut.
Serve with coffee.
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Category:Chadian Desserts