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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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.