Rkhama, the moroccan peanut and chocolate candy that doesn't need an oven
A Moroccan sweet that looks like nougat, has a firm texture that melts in your mouth and tastes of peanuts and chocolate? It exists, it's called rkhama, and the best part is that you don't need an oven, a thermometer or half a lifetime in the kitchen to make it. Just a bowl, a food processor and some time in the fridge. This traditional Moroccan sweet is made especially for celebrations such as Aid el-Fitr (at the end of Ramadan) or the Feast of the Sacrifice, and is often shared alongside other delicacies such as almond briouats, baghrirs or a good glass of authentic Moroccan mint tea. The recipe is as easy as mixing ground peanuts with condensed milk, adding a touch of orange blossom water and covering the mixture with melted chocolate. It is usually served in diamond shapes decorated with streaks, like edible marble, but any excuse is a good one to make it. And have another piece. If you have a sweet tooth and feel like trying something different without making things complicated, this Moroccan recipe is for you.
Ingredients
Materials
- Food processor or mortar and pestle
- Piping bag, wax-paper cone or freezer bag with one corner snipped off
- Mold (optional)
- Glass, tablespoon or pastry scraper
- Plastic wrap or baking paper
- Wooden skewer, toothpick or knife