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Kaak Warka in Tunisian Heritage: The Delicate Art of a Royal Pastry

July 27, 2025

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the history, symbolism, and artisanal preparation of Kaak El Warka, Tunisia’s paper-thin, almond-filled pastry rooted in royal, Andalusian, and Sufi traditions.

Kaak El Warka (كعك الورقة), sometimes spelled Kaak Warka or Kaak el Warqa, is a revered traditional pastry from Tunisia,…