Makroudh is a snack made by shaping semolina dough around a date filling and is especially associated with Tunisia.
The pastry is prepared with semolina, usually combined with butter or oil, and filled with a paste of dates. It is commonly cut into diamond shapes before being fried or baked. Many versions are finished with honey or syrup, giving them a glossy, sweet exterior.
Makroudh is strongly linked with North African cuisine, particularly Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya. In Tunisia, the town of Kairouan is especially famous for the pastry and its traditional preparation.
Makroudh is sometimes confused with ma’amoul because both can contain dates. Ma’amoul is usually a molded shortcrust-style cookie, whereas makroudh is characterized by semolina dough and its distinctive diamond-shaped pieces.