Gazelle ankles


Gazelle ankles, also known as kaab el-ghazal, are a traditional cookie of the Maghreb. They are crescent-shaped cookies made of flour-based dough filled with almond paste aromatized with orange blossom water.

History

"Gazelle ankles" are mentioned in a 13th-century book by Ibn Razīn al-Tujībī, the 13th century version was shaped into rolls, the dough was made using olive oil, flour, hot water, and salt, the stuffing used almonds and sugar.

Ingredients

The essential ingredients in gazelle ankles:
Different variations of the dessert exist, some versions may use date palm paste, and are shaped into a roll of dough, which is then cut into pieces, resulting in a spiral shape.
Ground almonds are also often incorporated into the dough.

Popularity

The dessert is popular in the Maghreb region, most popular during the month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
A version of gazelle ankles called cornes de gazelles can be found in France.