Mamounia Halabiya

Directions

  1. 1Start with the syrup by adding water to a pot.
  2. 2Add sugar.
  3. 3Make sure the sugar is dissolved.
  4. 4Put the ghee in a pan.
  5. 5Add the coarse semolina.
  6. 6Start roasting the semolina with the ghee.
  7. 7Stir constantly to prevent burning. It is also necessary for the ghee to be of very good quality.
  8. 8Pour the semolina little by little over the syrup.
  9. 9Add cinnamon.
  10. 10Mix again.
  11. 11Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  12. 12Remove from heat and add a piece of butter.
  13. 13Add orange blossom water.
  14. 14Stir.
  15. 15Pour into cups.
  16. 16Garnish with cinnamon.
  17. 17Add Ashta Gaimar cream.
  18. 18Add chopped pistachios.
  19. 19Serve with mushallaleh cheese.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup coarse semolina
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • Ashta Gaimar cream
  • Aleppo pistachios
  • mushallaleh cheese

Equipment

potfrying pan