Tamina (Algerian tamina)

Tamina is a sweet, comforting porridge made from semolina and honey, sometimes enriched with melted butter. Traditionally served at breakfast or as an afternoon snack, especially during Ramadan and family celebrations.

20 min
4 servings
Medium
Budget-friendly
🇩🇿 Algeria

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Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

1 tsp Cinnamon

Optional extras

2 tbsp Toasted flaked almonds

Nutrition facts

279 kcal per serving

Protein: 4.3 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
of which sugars: 13.1 g
Fat: 10.8 g
of which saturated fat: 7 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

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

Instructions

Heat the water with a pinch of salt in a saucepan until it simmers.
Pour in the semolina in a steady stream while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Lower the heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until you have a smooth porridge that pulls away from the sides.
Off the heat, stir in the melted butter and mix until it is fully absorbed.
Spoon into bowls, make a small well in the centre and drizzle with warm honey.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and, if you like, a few toasted flaked almonds before serving.