Basbousa Arabic desert  recipe

Basbousa Arabic desert

by Chef Ash (@muslima123)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
45min
Total Time
1hr

A traditional Middle Eastern semolina cake soaked in syrup, often garnished with almonds.

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = one piece)

For the Cake

  • 1cup
    semolina
  • 1cup
    yogurt
  • 1cup
    sugar
  • 1/2cup
    melted butter
  • 1tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4tsp
    salt
  • piece
    blanched almonds

For the Syrup

  • 1cup
    sugar
  • 1cup
    water
  • 1tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1tsp
    rose water or orange blossom water

How to make Basbousa Arabic desert

Prepare the Syrup

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then add lemon juice.

  2. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in rose or orange blossom water. Let it cool.

Make the Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, yogurt, sugar, melted butter, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until combined.

  3. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, smoothing the top.

  4. Score the surface into squares or diamonds and place an almond in each piece.

Bake

  1. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Add Syrup

  1. Once baked, remove from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot basbousa.

  2. Allow it to absorb the syrup for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the syrup is cooled before pouring it over the hot cake to achieve the best absorption.

  2. For a more aromatic flavor, use rose water or orange blossom water in the syrup.

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Recipe by

Chef Ash

(@muslima123)

Love cooking new dishes Expert in hydrabadi and Arabi food cuisine