Amlu ( ; ), also spelled amlou, is a
spread used in
Moroccan cuisine
Moroccan cuisine () is the cuisine of Morocco, fueled by interactions and exchanges with many cultures and nations over the centuries. Moroccan cuisine is usually a mix of Arab cuisine, Arab, Berber cuisine, Berber, Andalusian cuisine, Andalusi, ...
. It consists of
argan oil
Argan oil is a Vegetable fats and oils, plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (''Argania spinosa'' L.), which is indigenous to Morocco and southwestern Algeria. In Morocco, argan oil is used to dip bread at breakfast or to driz ...
, almonds and honey. The almonds are toasted, which are then crushed and kneaded with honey and argan oil.
Amlou is usually served for breakfast or afternoon tea with pancakes and pastries.
Amlu is one of the multiple uses of Argan oil. In
Shilha cuisine, argan oil plays the role usually held by olive oil in other parts of the Maghreb.
See also
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Cooking oil
Cooking oil (also known as edible oil) is a plant or animal liquid fat used in frying, baking, and other types of cooking. Oil allows higher cooking temperatures than water, making cooking faster and more flavorful, while likewise distributing h ...
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List of almond dishes
This is a list of almond foods and dishes, which use almond as a primary ingredient. The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. "Almond" is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree. Within ...
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List of spreads
This is a list of spreads. A Spread (food), spread is a food that is literally spread, generally with a knife, onto food items such as bread or Cracker (food), crackers. Spreads are added to food to enhance the flavour or texture of the food, whic ...
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References
External links
How to make Amlou*
Spreads (food)
Moroccan cuisine
Berber culture
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