Fakya
Fakya is a celebratory Moroccan mix of nuts and dried fruits, often enjoyed during holidays. This simple, no-cook recipe combines sweet, savory, and nutty flavors for a satisfying and energy-boosting snack.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 10 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 430 kcal
Allergen information: may contain nuts, sulphites, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 100 galmond, raw
- 100 gwalnut, raw halves or pieces
- 75 gpistachio, shelled, unsalted
- 100 gdried apricot
- 100 gdate, pitted
- 75 ggolden raisin
- 50 groasted chickpea, lightly salted
- 1 tsporange blossom water(optional)
Equipment
large bowl · spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
If your dates and dried apricots are large, chop them into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Using kitchen shears can make cutting sticky dried fruit easier and less messy than using a knife.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almonds, walnuts, pistachios, roasted chickpeas, chopped dates, dried apricots, and golden raisins.
About 2 min
- 3
If using, drizzle the orange blossom water over the mixture in the bowl.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A little goes a long way; start with a small amount and add more to taste if desired.
- 4
Toss everything together with a large spoon until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
About 2 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 429.5kcal
- Protein
- 11.3g
- Carbs
- 47.5g
- Fat
- 25.5g
- Fibre
- 8.7g
- Sugar
- 30.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain the best texture.
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