Cookbook:Tamina (Algerian Semolina Honey Dessert)

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Tamina (Algerian Semolina Honey Dessert)
CategoryDessert recipes
Time30 minutes
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Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | Dessert | Algerian Cuisine

Tamina (الطمينة) is a simple Algerian dessert mainly made of semolina. It is usually served during celebrations such as engagement parties, weddings, baby showers, or Mawlid.

Ingredients edit

Procedure edit

  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.