# @dinnerswithdave_ on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2024-03-06T19:06:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dave Patera (@dinnerswithdave_) — https://gondola.cc/dinnerswithdave_

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Sellou Vs. Zmita:  What’s the difference?  

Once again this when I posted my Sellou video it sparked a debate around whether Sellou, Sfouf, and Zmita are the same.  Last year I consulted the experts - thanks tasteofmaroc - and while the Sellou and Zmita are similar - they are different.  The names may be used interchangeably across regions (I see you Souss) but here are some things that generally define Sellou and Zmita:  

Sellou is typically made with ground almonds, sesame seeds and toasted flour.  Cinnamon, ground anise and ground fennel seed are popular spices that are incorporated into the mix.  The confection comes together with clarified butter or olive oil (for a healthier version) alongside honey and/or powdered sugar.  Sellou is typically made in large quantities and can stay at room temperature for weeks without spoiling as the butter is clarified.  

Zmita is typically made with a different mix of grains and can potentially include grilled ground chick peas, ground barley, millet along or even dried, grilled and ground melon or pumpkin seeds.  Similar spices such as ground anise or fennel may be included but Zmita can include other dried herbs and spices such as caraway, thyme, marjoram, lavender and many more.  The mixture comes together with boiling or hot water, melted butter and honey.  While there’s no fixed recipe, Zmita is often prepared in smaller quantities as it uses melted, not clarified, butter, which can spoil if left for long periods of time at room temperature. 

Here’s a recipe for Zmita from choumicha_chafay where you’ll be able to see the difference vs. Sellou.

https://choumicha.ma/recette/175-zammita.html

Hope you found this information helpful.  If you enjoy either of these dishes at home, I look forward to your thoughts in the comments below!

B’Saha & Bon Appetit! xx
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