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Breakfast

Assida bil zebda

A simple, comforting version of assida, where semolina is cooked in salted water and topped with melted butter. It is eaten warm at breakfast, often as a staple in Libyan families.

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Ingredients

Nutrition facts

371 kcal per serving

Protein
7 g
Carbohydrates
44.9 g
of which sugars
0.8 g
Fat
17.4 g
of which saturated fat
11.2 g
Fiber
2.1 g

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

Instructions

  1. Bring the salted water to the boil in a saucepan.
  2. Pour the semolina in a steady stream into the simmering water, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  3. Lower the heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until the semolina is swollen and thick.
  4. Cover and let it rest for 3 minutes off the heat.
  5. Melt the butter separately until it is golden and fragrant.
  6. Spread the semolina on a plate, make a well in the centre and pour the brown butter over it.
  7. Serve warm, mixing the butter into the semolina as you eat.

Variations and tips

Honey version. Add a spoonful of honey with the butter for a sweeter note.

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