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Boeber
Cape Malay wheat porridge with raisins and spices, made at the end of Ramadan by Muslims in Cape Town. It is sweet, scented with cardamom and cinnamon, and is enjoyed lukewarm.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Parfum
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the cracked wheat under cold water, then drain it.
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan with the cinnamon sticks, cardamom and a pinch of salt.
- Add the wheat and raisins, lower the heat and simmer covered for 25 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Stir in the sugar, butter and vanilla, then keep cooking uncovered for 5 minutes until creamy.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods, then sprinkle with ground cinnamon and flaked almonds.
- Serve lukewarm in bowls.
Variations and tips
Milky version. Replace a third of the water with milk for a creamier texture.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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