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Comforting dessert with multiple colors and flavors. Unlike savory dishes, this preparation does not use any seasoned broth; only the steam from the water in the pot ensures the cooking.

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time50 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients
 1 Olive oil
 500 Fine semolina
 100 Date
 2 Pomegranate
 50 Grape
 2 Sugar
 2 Rose water
 100 Butter
Directions
1

Moisten the semolina by covering it with cold water. Remove the excess water. Let the semolina rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

2

Preheat the water in the bottom part of the steamer. Steam the semolina in the top part of the steamer.

3

When it cracks on the surface, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle it with your fingertips, then roll it between your hands while eliminating all the lumps.

4

Put the semolina back in the steamer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and moisten a little if it seems dry.

5

As soon as the semolina is cooked and very hot, add the butter, sugar, and rosewater.

6

To finish, mix well with a fork. Garnish with fresh and dried fruits.

Ingredients

Ingredients
 1 Olive oil
 500 Fine semolina
 100 Date
 2 Pomegranate
 50 Grape
 2 Sugar
 2 Rose water
 100 Butter

Directions

Directions
1

Moisten the semolina by covering it with cold water. Remove the excess water. Let the semolina rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

2

Preheat the water in the bottom part of the steamer. Steam the semolina in the top part of the steamer.

3

When it cracks on the surface, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle it with your fingertips, then roll it between your hands while eliminating all the lumps.

4

Put the semolina back in the steamer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and moisten a little if it seems dry.

5

As soon as the semolina is cooked and very hot, add the butter, sugar, and rosewater.

6

To finish, mix well with a fork. Garnish with fresh and dried fruits.

Notes

Tunisian Mesfouf Recipe

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Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

6

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