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Aleppo Mamonia

We love all Syrian food, so how about a dish that is quintessentially Aleppine? Enjoy this easy mamonia recipe.

Total time25 min
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Yield2 servings
DifficultyEasy
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Recipe story

Aleppo mamonia is one of the famous traditional sweets from the Syrian city of Aleppo ... delicious, easy, quick, and definitely worth a try!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semolina
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • Orange blossom water, as desired
  • Cheese

Method

  1. First, prepare the syrup by boiling the sugar with the water and a splash of orange blossom water...
  2. Then toast the semolina in the butter.
  3. Pour the toasted semolina over the syrup
  4. Leave the semolina and syrup over the heat until it thickens, then turn off the heat
  5. Let the mixture rest for about 15 minutes so the semolina absorbs all the syrup
    Timers: 15 min
  6. Spread it in a serving dish and garnish with the cheese.
  7. Thanks to the friend of the group and website Shou Tabkhin El Yom
  8. Yasmeen Shami
  9. for this delicious recipe!
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