Algerian Toasted Semolina with Butter and Honey – Tamina

The Algerian toasted semolina with butter and Honey called Tamina is a dessert usually prepared for the celebration of the the prophet Mohamed’s birthday (or Al Mawlid Anabawi Acharif) in the Algerian culture. Tamina is also prepared for the mothers who had babies and it is served for their guests for the same occasion. Tamina requires 3 basic ingredients such as 1 measurement toasted semolina, 1/2 measurement butter, 1/2 measurement honey. The decoration is optional, it can be cinnamon, nuts, and you name it.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine Algerian

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup medium semolina
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
Cinnamon
Nuts M&M’s or any other type of candies (optional).

Instructions

First, place a cheesecloth in the top of a steamer.
Pour semolina on the cheesecloth.
Place the top of the steamer with semolina on a pot of boiling water.
Let the semolina steam for about 15 minutes.
Pour the steamed semolina in a large shallow dish and let cool.
Pour the steamed semolina in a large frying pan, over medium low heat.
Toast semolina until it gets that golden color. Set aside.
Place butter in a saucepan over medium heat and let it melt.
Add honey to the butter and let it just warm up ( not boil).
Turn off the heat.
Pour toasted semolina and mix it well.
Let set for about 5 minutes.
You will notice butter on top, mix it again and pour it in a serving plate.
Take a cookie cutter of your choice and dip it in the Tamina, then place the cookie cutter in another plate containing cinnamon.
Stamp the Tamina with the cookie cutter (with cinnamon).
Decorate with nuts, candies or anything you like (optional).

Notes

Several recipes don’t require the steaming of semolina but I recommend doing it for safety ( in case the semolina is not well toasted but it was steamed, it’s safe to eat it).

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