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    Home » Desserts » Mamounia (Ma'Mounia); Semolina Pudding

    Mamounia (Ma'Mounia); Semolina Pudding

    Published: Jun 10, 2017 · Modified: Sep 19, 2018 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    Mamounia is a roasted semolina dish that is cooked in simple syrup and garnished with nuts and cinnamon. A Syrian semolina pudding that is warm, creamy and so sweet.

    A plate with food on a table, with semolina pudding


    Mamounia Recipe is a breakfast recipe that came from Aleppo, Syria. It is a creamy semolina pudding that is very very sweet, enjoyed for breakfast with cheese or cream. Usually was sold by street vendors in Syria during Eid mornings.

    A plate with food on a table, with semolina pudding


    You know these moments when your family crave something sweet but you really do not have the energy to bake. So basically you need something quick, easy and you do not have time nor energy to meal plan. Here is a 3 ingredients dessert recipe, you'll only need:

    • Semolina.
    • Butter.
    • Aaand sugar.

    Add to that water, which is obviously not something you need to worry about buying.

    A plate with food on a table, with semolina pudding

    It is that kind of desserts that you need when you come home - to an almost empty pantry- after a long summer trip- probably to Egypt 😄.When you crave something sweet after all those luscious desserts that you've seen- in probably Turkey, more about that coming up.

    Ok, enough talking and let' dive into the recipe.

    A pan of food on stove with Semolina and butter

    Obviously, you'll need to roast the semolina in butter, unsalted one.

    A pan of water on stove

    Prepare the simple syrup until the semolina gets roasted.

    A pan of food on stove with Semolina and butter

    Add this to that to make a thick mixture is formed.

    A close up of food on a table, with Mamounia pudding and Semolina

    Pour in plates, garnish with nuts and ground cinnamon.

    This is usually served with cheese for breakfast, I've served mine with sour cream as a dessert. I have to warn you it is really seriously sweet, that's why it is served with something like cheese. I could of course cut back on the sugar for the recipe, but I wanted to present it as authentically as possible. Next time I make this, I am sure I will cut back on the sugar.

    Have a delicious week ahead 💖

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    Food on a plate, with Pudding and Semolina

    Ma’amoneyah, semolina pudding

    Ma’amoneyah, semolina Pudding Recipe or semolina porridge is a delicious breakfast or dessert garnished with nuts, cinnamon or dried fruits.
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: Syrian
    Diet: Halal
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 178kcal
    Author: Amira

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup semolina flour
    • 3 Tablespoons butter , unsalted.
    • 1 cups granulated sugar
    • 4 cups water
    • Ground pistachios , almonds, cinnamon for garnishing.

    Instructions

    • In a pot over low heat, melt butter, add semolina and keep stirring to roast semolina until it is lightly golden. Will approximately take from 10-13 minutes.
    • Meanwhile in another pot over medium heat, pour water and sugar, stir to combine and bring to a boil. Let it simmer until the semolina is done.
    • Carefully add the sugar syrup to the semolina, stir constantly until mixture thicken to a pudding consistency. Turn off heat .
    • Pour into a single platter or into small single serving plates. Garnish with nuts and cinnamon.

    Notes

    • This dish is usually served hot as a breakfast accompanied by some cheese. I’ve served mine with a dollop of sour cream to cut back on its sweetness a notch.
    • The original recipe uses 2 cups of sugar which I've found too sweet for our liking, so I cut back on it to only 1 cup.
    • You can use vegan butter or oil for a vegan version.
    • Some people use half water and half milk for more richness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Juliana

      June 13, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      I have never had anything like this, the sound of roasting semolina in butter is just amazing...and I can only imagine how tasty and aromatic this pudding must be, Thanks for introducing me to this new recipe.
      Have a wonderful week ahead Amira 🙂

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    2. Mary Frances

      June 12, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Looks so creamy! I'm very interested in trying this, new to me!

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      • Amira

        June 16, 2017 at 7:59 pm

        It is delicious one Mary, I hope you'll have a chance to try it.

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