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Orange salad with cinnamon

Chilled orange slices with orange blossom water, cinnamon and mint

After a heavy tagine or couscous, Moroccan families in the orange-growing Souss valley and around Marrakech often skip pastries and bring out a plate of sliced oranges instead, splashed with orange blossom water and dusted with cinnamon. It is the simplest dessert there is, but when the oranges are cold and juicy it tastes like a perfume of spice and flowers. Scatter over toasted almonds or chopped dates to make it more filling. Chef's tip: cut off every bit of white pith; even a thin ring of it makes the slices bitter.
Total time
10 min
Difficulty
easy
Serves
4
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Ingredients

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Method

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  1. Step 1: Cut the top and bottom off each of the 4 oranges so they stand flat. Following the curve of the fruit, slice away the peel and all of the white pith in strips. Leaving white pith on is the most common mistake; it makes the slices bitter.

  2. Step 2: Slice the oranges crossways into 5 mm rounds, flick out any pips and lay them overlapping on a plate. Pour any juice from the board over them.

  3. Step 3: Sprinkle over 2 tsp orange blossom water and 1 tbsp icing sugar. Chill for at least 15 minutes if you have time; cold oranges taste brighter.

  4. Step 4: Just before serving, dust with ½ tsp ground cinnamon through a small sieve and scatter with 8 fresh mint leaves, ⅔ oz flaked almonds and 4 dates.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
90 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
21 g
Fat
0 g
Fibre
4 g

Nutrition values are estimates.

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Recipe by

KrazyBadal

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Good to know

How long does orange salad with cinnamon take?
About 10 minutes in total.
How many people does it serve?
4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
Is it vegan?
Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
Is it gluten free?
Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
What can I use instead of oranges?
Mandarins or clementines, same weight.
What can I use instead of icing sugar?
Caster sugar, same amount.

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