Arabic Mannik Basbousa

12 servings

60 minutes

Basbousa, a crumbly, sweet-soaked Arabic pie.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 514.2
• Proteins: 6.6g
• Fats: 20.8g
• Carbohydrates: 78.1g

Ingredients

• Semolina: 420 g
• Coconut flakes: 90 g
• Sugar: 550 g
• Natural yoghurt: 200 g
• Vanilla extract: 5 ml
• Wheat flour: 75 g
• Butter: 200 g
• Almond: 30 g
• Water: 250 ml
• Lemon juice: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Mix semolina and flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Semolina: 420 g
   • Wheat flour: 75 g

3. Add 220 g of sugar, coconut flakes, yogurt, vanilla, and melted butter to a bowl. If the mixture seems too thick, you can add a little milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 550 g
   • Coconut flakes: 90 g
   • Natural yoghurt: 200 g
   • Vanilla extract: 5 ml
   • Butter: 200 g

4. Spread the mixture in a greased pan.

5. Cut the pie into diamonds.

6. Place an almond in the center of each diamond. Bake in an oven preheated to 190 degrees for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond: 30 g

7. Prepare the syrup. Bring water with sugar to a boil in a pot, stirring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 250 ml
   • Sugar: 550 g

8. Boil for 5 minutes without stirring, then add lemon juice and remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon

9. Pour syrup over the hot pie and let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 550 g

10. Serve cold.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sugar: 550 g