Mamounia Recipe

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mamounia, a luxurious Syrian semolina pudding! This recipe, inspired by David Scott's "Recipes for an Arabian Night," elevates semolina beyond its typical bread-making role. Discover a creamy, subtly sweet dessert (or breakfast!) with fragrant rosewater and crunchy almonds. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a taste of the Middle East.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 345.1 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mamounia

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How to Make Mamounia

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons (57g) of butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add 1 cup (100g) semolina and lightly brown, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (120ml) water, and 1 cup (240ml) milk. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  4. Gradually pour the simmering sugar-milk mixture into the browned semolina, stirring continuously with a whisk to prevent lumps.
  5. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the pudding reaches your desired consistency. Add a tablespoon of milk or water at a time if it becomes too thick.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of rosewater.
  7. Spoon the warm semolina pudding into individual dessert cups or ramekins.
  8. Let cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill completely.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle generously with ground cinnamon and garnish with 1/4 cup (30g) sliced almonds.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

43g

Carbs

17g

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