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Name: Authentic Rokak (Rokak) from Saudi Arabia
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup warm water (approximate, adjust as needed); *For the Date Filling (Alternative to Nuts):**; 2 cups pitted dates (Medjool preferred); 1 tablespoon ghee or butter; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional); *For the Nut Filling (Alternative to Dates):**; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon rose water; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; *For Frying and Finishing:**; 3 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying); 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Rokak

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

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Deep-fried pastries filled with sweet fillings like dates or nuts, popular during festivities.

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