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Tamina (Algerian Semolina Honey Dessert)
Photo: Art Rachen

Tamina (Algerian Semolina Honey Dessert)

6 ingredients 7 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

241
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Fat
35g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Semolina not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 500 g semolina (medium-grind)
  • 250 g melted butter
  • 250 g honey
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water (mazhar)
  • Ground cinnamon (for decoration)
  • Dragées or almonds (for final decoration)

Directions

1

Toast the semolina in a frying pan or in a cast iron dish until it takes on a nice golden color. Remove from the heat, and let it completely cool down.

2

Melt the butter and honey in a saucepan , and add orange blossom water.

3

Gradually add the cooled semolina while mixing.

4

Cook for 3–5 minutes while stirring to combine everything well.

5

Pour the tamina on a plate without waiting too long, and even out the surface.

6

Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with almonds or dragées.

7

Let cool and serve.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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