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Assida
Tunisia
Eaten at Mawlid al-Nabi throughout Tunisia and Libya. The sweetness and rose water are ancient North African flavour combinations.
Tunisian semolina pudding — thick, smooth and eaten with honey, butter and rosewater. The traditional dessert of the Prophet's birthday.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
415 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300gfine semolina
1Lwater
1 tspsalt
honey and butterto serve
toasted pine nuts and almondsto garnish
rose waterto flavour
Method
1
Bring water to boil with salt. Gradually whisk in semolina.
2
Stir constantly over medium heat 15-20 minutes until very thick and smooth.
3
Pour into bowls. Make a well. Add butter and honey. Drizzle rose water.
Chef's Tip
Stir without stopping — assida seizes and lumps form the moment stirring pauses.
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