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Lahsa (porridge with butter and honey)

Lahsa is a smooth flour porridge cooked in water and milk, enriched with melted butter and honey. Traditionally served at breakfast or to people recovering from illness, it comforts as much as it nourishes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

257 kcal per serving

Protein
6 g
Carbohydrates
40.1 g
of which sugars
23.2 g
Fat
7.7 g
Fiber
0.9 g

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

Instructions

  1. Toast the flour dry in a saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring, until it smells of hazelnut.
  2. Gradually pour in the water and milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
  3. Add the sugar, salt and cardamom, then cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
  4. When the porridge thickens and coats the spoon, remove from the heat.
  5. Stir in the butter in pieces until melted.
  6. Pour into bowls, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with almonds before serving warm.

Variations and tips

Barley version. Replace half the flour with barley flour for a more rustic taste.

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