Imqaret

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Imqaret is a traditional pastry that is filled with a combination of dates, citrus, and spices, shaped into a diamond, then deep-fried in hot oil. The name of the dish is derived from the word maqrut , meaning diamond-shaped , referring to the visual appearance of this flavorful pastry, although it may also be shaped into rectangles in some cases. Imqaret is often dusted with powdered sugar, and it is sometimes paired with a scoop of ice cream on the side.