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Khabees (dates and butter semolina)

A dense, melting sweet made from dates and semolina toasted in butter, scented with cardamom. Typical of Gulf cooking, it is eaten in small portions after festive meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

442 kcal per serving

Protein
6.2 g
Carbohydrates
60.7 g
of which sugars
43 g
Fat
18.2 g
of which saturated fat
12 g
Fiber
4.5 g

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

Instructions

  1. Blend the dates with a little milk until you have a smooth purée.
  2. Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the semolina and toast it, stirring, for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden and fragrant.
  4. Stir in the date purée and the rest of the milk, then keep stirring until it thickens.
  5. Add the sugar, cardamom and salt, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Spoon into individual dishes and smooth the surface.
  7. Top with chopped walnuts and let cool slightly before serving.

Variations and tips

Softer texture. Add 50 ml of extra milk at the end of cooking for a more supple texture.

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