M'hancha
🇲🇦 A dish from Morocco
Mhancha is a sweet coiled "serpentine" pastry made using phyllo dough and almonds. It is an Algero-Ottoman influence.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | phyllo dough, almonds, sugar, butter, orange blossom |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | filled pastry coiled into a spiral and baked |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, nutty, fragrant |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive dessert or tea-time pastry |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does M'hancha come from?
M'hancha is a dish that originated in Morocco.
What is M'hancha?
Mhancha is a sweet coiled "serpentine" pastry made using phyllo dough and almonds. It is an Algero-Ottoman influence.