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Semolina Dessert

Semolina halawa (semidiyeh) with clotted cream and nuts — a distinctive, delicious dessert. If you're short on time and want an easy sweet, this is it!

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1 cup coarse semolina6 cups milk1 cup sugar1 tablespoon rose water and 1 tablespoon orange blossom water1 can Nestlé clotted cream (qeemar) or 1 cup homemade clotted creamSugar syrup (qatar/shira)Pistachios, almonds, and raisins soaked in cold water, for garnish

Step 1

In a saucepan, dissolve the semolina in the milk, then place the mixture over low heat and stir constantly.

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