Libyan Aseeda - العصيدة

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while maple syrup can be more affordable.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds provide healthy fats, and oats are a budget-friendly filler.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Gradually sprinkle barley flour and all-purpose flour into the pot while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly.

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and shape it into a mound.

Drizzle butter and Ruub (date syrup) or honey over the top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens