NAMOURA - LEBANESE SEMOLINA CAKE
This is a traditional dessert, easy and yummy. Dense cake/bars with Middle Eastern flavors like rose water and orange blossom water. Good for every occasion, great after a meal, or with tea or coffee.
Provided by Cosette Khoryati
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the Namoura: -In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients leaving out the almonds for garnish. The mix should be slightly thick and sticky. -Spread the tahini on the bottom and sides of a 14-15 inch round pan to prevent sticking. (feel free to use a square or rectangular pan, don't go too small though, Namoura shouldn't rise very high, not more than 1 inch thick) -Pour the Namoura mix in the pan and smooth the top. (You can do that by dipping your fingers in some melted butter and smoothing out the top) -Leave the cake to rest for 5-6 hours. (It's OK to decrease the time if you're in a hurry) -Before you bake the cake, with a watered knife, cut the namoura with evenly spaced lines to create square or diamond shaped pieces. (you don't have to cut it through to the bottom) -Decorate each square with a blanched almond or any other nuts of your choice (traditionally we use almonds or sometimes pine nuts) -Bake the Namoura in a 400 degrees preheated oven until it's golden.
- 2. Prepare the Sugar Syrup: -Boil together sugar and water. -Add lemon juice, when the syrup starts thickening. -Add rose water and orange blossom water just before you turn off the heat or right after. -Cool the sugar syrup completely.
- 3. To finish the Namoura: -Take off the Namoura from the oven, while it's very hot, pour the cooled sugar syrup all over. Preferably not all the syrup at once, let the cake absorb it then repeat. -Cool the Namoura, then cut it (on the already existing lines) and enjoy!
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Malsha Nimsara
[email protected]This cake is okay, but I've had better.
Asha Thakur
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Sufiya Islam
[email protected]This cake was a bit too time-consuming to make.
Charla Nembhard
[email protected]I didn't like the orange-blossom flavor in this cake.
Anas Shakeel
[email protected]I found the texture of this cake to be a bit dry.
SUBODH GAMING7
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Mohammad Shahbaz
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this cake again.
patricija patricija
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion.
Dcitizen John
[email protected]I love the orange-blossom flavor in this cake. It's so refreshing.
MD Eyasin
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so moist and flavorful.
Palu Tukana
[email protected]I've never had namoura before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's a delicious and unique cake.
Pankaj Chokroborty
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm really proud of how the cake turned out.
Adnan Khalil Nanitalwala
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Hajiakbar Khan
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried it!
Mae Duffey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of semolina, but I really enjoyed this cake. The orange-blossom flavor is amazing.
osman hama
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the sweet, nutty flavor.
Haroonjavaed Javaed
[email protected]I've tried many namoura recipes, but this one is by far the best. The semolina gives it a unique texture that I love.
Abriyan Khan
[email protected]This namoura recipe is a keeper! It turned out perfectly, with a moist, tender crumb and a delicious orange-blossom flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.