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Basbousa

Cultural Context

Originating from the Middle East, Basbousa is a beloved semolina cake often enjoyed during celebrations and special occasions. Traditionally, it is soaked in a sweet syrup infused with rose water or orange blossom, giving it a fragrant aroma and moist texture. Today, Basbousa is popular in many countries, including Pakistan, where it is commonly served at weddings and festive gatherings.

PKPKdessert
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups dry semolina
1/2 cup oil
20 peeled almonds
1 cup sugar
1 lemon slice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Mix dry semolina with oil to avoid lump formations using a spatula or hands.

2

Grease a baking mould with oil and sprinkle 1 tbsp dry semolina on the surface.

3

Pour the mixture into the mould and set it properly, making marks as shown.

4

Arrange peeled almonds on top of the mixture.

5

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

6

Prepare sugar syrup by cooking sugar with water until dissolved, then remove the lemon slice and turn off the flame.

7

Bake the basbousa until properly baked, checking with a knife.

8

Cut the basbousa into pieces using the marks made earlier.

9

Pour half of the sugar syrup over the hot basbousa and reserve the rest for serving.

Equipment Needed

baking dishsaucepanmixing bowl

Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

milknuts

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