Tamina is also prepared for the mothers who had babies and it is served for their guests for the same occasion.
Tamina requires 3 basic ingredients such as 1 measurement toasted semolina, 1/2 measurement butter, 1/2 measurement honey. The decoration is optional, it can be cinnamon, nuts, m&ms, and you name it.
Algerian Toasted Semolina with Butter and Honey – Tamina
Ingredients
- 1 cup medium semolina
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
Garnish
- Cinnamon
- Nuts, M&M’s or any other type of candies (optional).
Instructions
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First, place a cheesecloth in the top of a steamer.
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Pour semolina on the cheesecloth.
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Place the top of the steamer with semolina on a pot of boiling water.
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Let the semolina steam for about 15 minutes.
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Pour the steamed semolina in a large shallow dish and let cool.
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Pour the steamed semolina in a large frying pan, over medium low heat.
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Toast semolina until it gets that golden color. Set aside.
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Place butter in a saucepan over medium heat and let it melt.
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Add honey to the butter and let it just warm up ( not boil).
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Turn off the heat.
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Pour toasted semolina and mix it well.
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Let set for about 5 minutes.
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You will notice butter on top, mix it again and pour it in a serving plate.
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Take a cookie cutter of your choice and dip it in the Tamina, then place the cookie cutter in another plate containing cinnamon.
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Stamp the Tamina with the cookie cutter (with cinnamon).
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Decorate with nuts, candies or anything you like (optional).
Recipe Notes
- Several recipes don’t require the steaming of semolina but I recommend doing it for safety ( in case the semolina is not well toasted but it was steamed, it’s safe to eat it).