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Namoura (namoura)

Semolina and yogurt cake, soaked in a syrup scented with orange blossom water and topped with almonds. Very sweet and fragrant, it is cut into diamonds and eaten fresh, often at the end of a meal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter a rectangular dish about 25 cm long.
  2. In a bowl, mix the semolina, sugar, baking powder and vanilla.
  3. Add the yogurt, beaten eggs, melted butter and milk, then mix until you have a smooth, fluid batter.
  4. Pour the batter into the dish and smooth the surface. Trace diamond shapes with the tip of a knife and press an almond into the centre of each one.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden.
  6. While it bakes, prepare the syrup: boil the sugar and water for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the orange blossom water.
  7. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the warm syrup over it while it is still hot.
  8. Let it soak for at least 1 hour before cutting and serving.

Variations and tips

Coconut namoura. Sprinkle grated coconut over the surface before baking for a richer crust.

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