Kharsha (Semolina Pancakes)

6 servings

90 minutes

Kharsha or kharcha are Moroccan pancakes made from semola flour, which are somewhat reminiscent of English muffins. A good option for breakfast: textured pancakes are served with jam, cheese or honey. In Russia, semola is a rather rare and expensive cereal, so it can be replaced with regular semolina, it is slightly different from semola, you can read more about their differences <a href="https://eda.ru/media/vopros/chem-otlichaetsya-manka-ot-semoly-i-semoliny">here</a>.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 373
• Proteins: 6.1g
• Fats: 18.4g
• Carbohydrates: 47.6g

Ingredients

• Semolina: 310 g
• Sugar: 50 g
• Salt: pinch
• Baking powder: 10 g
• Butter: 125 g
• Milk: 120 ml

Cooking steps

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 125 g

2. Mix semolina and sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Semolina: 310 g
   • Sugar: 50 g

3. Add salt and baking powder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch
   • Baking powder: 10 g

4. Add melted butter and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 125 g

5. Pour in the milk and stir for a minute. Let it sit for 15 minutes for the semolina to absorb the milk and butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 120 ml
   • Semolina: 310 g

6. Sprinkle the work surface with semolina and lay out the dough, spreading it with your hands to a thickness of 1-1.5 cm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Semolina: 310 g

7. Cut round pancakes using a culinary ring or a round cookie cutter.

8. Heat a non-stick pan without oil and fry the kharshi on one side for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Semolina: 310 g

9. Then flip and fry for 3-4 minutes on the other side.

10. Serve hot, eat with honey.