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Arabic Mannik Basbousa

12 servings

60 minutes

Basbousa, a crumbly, sweet-soaked Arabic pie.

Arabic Mannik Basbousa
Energy value per serving
Calories
514.2kcal
Proteins
6.6grams
Fats
20.8grams
Carbohydrates
78.1grams
Ingredients
12servings
Cooking steps
  • Step 1

    1

    Prepare the necessary ingredients.

  • Step 2

    2

    Mix semolina and flour.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Semolina: 420 g
    2. Wheat flour: 75 g
  • Step 3

    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:
    1. Sugar: 550 g
    2. Desiccated coconut: 90 g
    3. Plain (natural) yoghurt: 200 g
    4. Vanilla extract: 5 ml
    5. Butter: 200 g
  • Step 4

    4

    Spread the mixture in a greased pan.

  • Step 5

    5

    Cut the pie into diamonds.

  • Step 6

    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:
    1. Almond: 30 g
  • Step 7

    7

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Water: 250 ml
    2. Sugar: 550 g
  • Step 8

    8

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
  • Step 9

    9

    Pour syrup over the hot pie and let it cool.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sugar: 550 g
  • Step 10

    10

    Serve cold.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sugar: 550 g