How to Make Egyptian Belila: Wheat Berries Recipe | بليله | The Egyptian Cook

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide crunch and are often less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Sultanas are similar in taste and texture.

Soak soft white wheat berries in water overnight.

The next morning, drain the water from the wheat berries.

Transfer the wheat berries to a pot and add water.

Keep the pot at a medium low simmer.

After 30 minutes of cooking, drain the water from the wheat berries.

Add milk to the pot.

If using dairy-free milk, the preparation and cooking process remains the same.

Add a little sugar and raw honey to the milk.

Stir frequently and allow the milk to reach a boil.

Transfer the balila to a bowl.

Garnish with toasted almond slices and shredded coconut.

Serve warm.

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