Lebanese Dessert Namoura with Coconut - Easy and Delicious Recipe

Описание: Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, I'm excited to share with you a delicious and easy recipe for Lebanese Namoura with coconut. This traditional dessert is made with semolina, yogurt, and coconut. Let's get started!
Ingredients:

For the Namoura:

1 cup (160 grams) semolina
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (122 grams) plain yogurt
1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup (57.5 grams) melted butter or ghee
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon bicarbonate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Almonds

For the Sugar Syrup:
1 cup water 240 ml
1 cup sugar 200 g
Juice 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon rose water

For Greasing:
2 tablespoons tahini

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Namoura Batter
1. To a bowl add semolina, melted butter, sugar, yogurt, baking powder, bicarbonate, shredded coconut and vanilla.
3. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth.

Step 2: Prepare the Baking Dish
1. Spread tahini evenly over the bottom and sides of a (25x20 cm) baking dish.
2. Pour the batter into the baking dish and spread evenly
3. Let the batter rest for 1 hour at room temperature.

Step 3: Prepare the Sugar Syrup*
1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar water.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add lemon juice and continue boiling for 5-7 minutes, until the syrup thickens slightly.
4. Remove from heat and stir in rose water (optional)
5. Set aside to cool.
Check the link at the end of the instructions

Step 4: Bake the Namoura
1. After the batter has rested, pour it into the prepared dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
2. Shape the batter into squares using a knife.
3. Add almonds to boiled water for several minutes and then peel them.
4. Place a boiled and peeled almond in the center of each piece.
5. Bake in the preheated oven (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 5: Add the Syrup
1. Once the Namoura is baked, remove it from the oven.
2. While it’s still hot, pour the sugar syrup evenly over the entire surface of the cake.
3. Allow the Namoura to absorb the syrup and cool completely before cutting.

Serving:
Serve at room temperature. Namoura pairs wonderfully with a cup of Arabic coffee or mint tea.


For the sugar syrup video follow this link:

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