Ingredients
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- 1 cup semolina
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup crushed pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the semolina and stir until lightly toasted.
- In another pot, combine milk, water, sugar, vanilla, and cardamom and heat until sugar dissolves.
- Gradually add the milk mixture to the toasted semolina, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Pour the mixture into a greased dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top.
- Allow to cool and set before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim.
- Top with extra pistachios or a drizzle of honey for serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg