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Breakfast

Aseeda bil-sukkar (عصيدة بالسكر)

Thick, sweet porridge made from sorghum flour, enriched with sugar and butter, with a comforting, dense texture. A traditional breakfast, served warm in a bowl.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

300 kcal per serving

Protein
6.9 g
Carbohydrates
46.9 g
of which sugars
13.8 g
Fat
8.8 g
Fiber
1.8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Whisk the sorghum flour with 200 ml of cold water until you have a smooth paste.
  2. Bring the rest of the water to a boil with a pinch of salt in a saucepan.
  3. Gradually pour the paste into the boiling water, whisking constantly.
  4. Let it cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring, until you get a thick porridge that pulls away from the sides.
  5. Off the heat, stir in the sugar and butter, then mix until the butter has melted.
  6. Pour into bowls and serve warm.

Variations and tips

Milk version. Replace a third of the water with whole milk for a creamier porridge.

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