The “mahchi” of Ghomrassen is one of the most iconic cakes in Tunisia.
Classified as cakes of southern Tunisia, it is similar to the gazelle horn significantly bigger and fried version. It really plays in another category. An unclassifiable category especially when it comes out of the ovens of the star producer of this cake and Ghmorassen, the indisputable capital “mahchi” and “ftayers”.
In terms of composition, “mahchi” is composed mainly of almond paste made of powdered nuts, spices, sugar and floral waters. Stuffing obtained is then wrapped in a light shortbread, then fry until a beautiful golden color. The cakes are then soaked in a honey pool and spices.
The “mahchi” served hot and / or cold. Counting 0,700Dt / piece.
Ghomrassen is a city that is about 20Â kms of Tataouine and whose villages of Beni Khedache El Ferch, Kssar Hdada, Guermessa worth visiting especially for “kssours” and “jssours”, the agricultural plains, the lunar landscape , underground mosques, local embroidery, the hospitality of the people …
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