Tamina (Algerian Semolina Honey Dessert)
Tamina is a simple Algerian dessert mainly made of semolina. It is usually served during celebrations such as engagement parties, weddings, baby showers, or Mawlid.
Total
00:30
Ingredients
- 500 g semolina (medium-grind)
- 250 g melted butter
- 250 g honey
- 1 tbsp orange blossom water (mazhar)
- Ground cinnamon (for decoration)
- Dragées or almonds (for final decoration)
- Total:
- 00:30
Instructions
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1Toast the semolina in a frying pan or in a cast iron dish until it takes on a nice golden color. Remove from the heat, and let it completely cool down.
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2Melt the butter and honey in a saucepan, and add orange blossom water.
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3Gradually add the cooled semolina while mixing.
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4Cook for 3–5 minutes while stirring to combine everything well.
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5Pour the tamina on a plate without waiting too long, and even out the surface.
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6Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with almonds or dragées.
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7Let cool and serve.
- Category
- Desserts
Dietary Information
Vegetarian
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 30, 2026