How to Make Konya-Style Semolina Dessert?
Konya-style semolina dessert is a traditional Turkish dessert that is made with semolina, milk, sugar and butter. It is often flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, or citrus zest. The dessert is typically baked in a pan until it is golden brown and then served warm or cold.
To make a Konya-style semolina dessert, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of ghee or butter
- 2 tablespoons of pine nuts
- 2 cups of semolina
- 2 cups of sugar
- 2 cups of milk
Recipe
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and add peanuts and semolina, cook over low heat while stirring with a wooden spoon until the semolina and peanuts turn yellow.
- Put sugar and milk in another saucepan, cook over medium heat and stir until the sugar melts.
- Add the boiled milk with sugar to the semolina that has reached consistency, close the lid of the pot and cook over low heat.
- When the dessert soaks the water stir again. Then put a clean sheet over the pot close the lid and let it rest.
- Stir the cooked dessert with a wooden spoon to make it grainy.
- Some additional tips for making Konya-style semolina dessert:
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim milk.
- To make the dessert more flavorful, you can add a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.
- If you want a crispier dessert, bake it for a few minutes longer.