Moroccan Crepes "Razat El Quadi/El Kadi"

   This is another traditional typical crepe, very popular in the West region of the Kingdom of Morocco, called Razat El Quadi or El Kadi (رزة القاظي - also spelled Rzeeza or Rzyza or Rziza =رْزِيزَة ), which is a unique Moroccan crepe, that literally means 'Judge's Turban'. Strangely enough, these delicious Moroccan crepes are named after a turban, which is a traditional and rural head dress that Moroccan men wear in some regions, especially in the Sahara (Desert) to protect them from wind, dust, dry hot weather in summer and cold, sandstorms in winter.

   Rzeeza is usually served during Ramadan and also for special occasions or any-time, but traditionally, Rzeeza is treated as a special breakfast food item for a newly married couple in the West region of Morocco and this occasion is called "Ftour El 3rouss" = فْطُورْ العْرُوسْ, which means = "The Bride's Breakfast". The first breakfast that a newly married couple share, should be exceptional, so Rzeeza is definitely at the top of the breakfast list for the couple, and usually served along with milk, Msamen, Melwy, stuffed dates, boiled eggs, Harira, croissants, Atay, etc..... In times past, Rzeeza would be prepared by the bride's aunties or older sisters or grandmother who were considered great bakers or cooks, but there are now bakers' shops or pâtisserie who are able to serve authentic Rzeeza for this special occasion. Both the groom’s and bride’s families (only close family members) would gather around the table to mingle, spend time with one another, introduce themselves and more importantly show their support to the couple in their new life. Rzeeza always brings back fond wonderful childhood memories for me, it was something I look forward to during Ramadan or tea-break after school.