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Tunisian Masfouf Recipe

t is considered a Tunisian sweet dish that is usually served in traditional gatherings such a Ramadan. It is basically a sweet version of Tunisian Couscous. It is soaked in sweet milk and mixed with nuts, raisins, dates, and bananas.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Tunisian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup Couscous
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 2 tbsp yellow raisins
  • 1 tsp geranium water
  • 1/3 cup mixed nuts I used almonds and walnuts, but you can use whatever you have
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 packet prepared custard powder
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar
  • 1 tsp geranium water

Instructions
 

  • Start by prepping the Couscous with olive oil and water. Place in a steamer pot and let it steam for 30 min.
  • In the meantime, wash and chop the dates, the nuts, and let the raisins soak in geranium water mixed with water.
  • Heat the milk and add the honey until milk is hot and honey is melted.
  • Remove the Couscous from the stove and pour the milk on top, mix gently with a spoon or fork, and cover for 5 minute until the Couscous absorbs the liquid.
  • Add the dates, nuts, and raisins with the geranium water. Then add a chopped banana. Mix gently and set aside.
  • For the cream, mix the powdered custard packet with cold milk and sugar or honey. Put on the stove and mix until it thickens and you get a nice vanilla custard. Turn off the heat and add a splash of geranium water.
  • To assemble, scoop the Mesfouf into individuals bowls leaving space for the cream layer and another layer of masfouf. Decorate with sliced bananas and more nuts.
  • Enjoy it for breakfast or as a dessert. Saha!
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