World Flavors Cookbook

Aseed

A traditional Yemeni comfort food — a smooth, dense porridge made from wheat flour and water, served with a rich meat broth and sometimes clarified butter.

Cuisine: Yemen

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 cups boiling water
• 1 tsp salt
• Clarified butter (samn)
• Rich lamb or beef broth (marag)

Instructions

1. Bring water and salt to a boil.
2. Slowly add flour while whisking or stirring vigorously with a wooden paddle (meeshah) to prevent lumps.
3. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until the dough is smooth, elastic, and pulls away from the sides.
4. Shape into a smooth mound in a bowl.
5. Make a well in the center and fill with samn or broth.
6. Eat by hand, dipping pieces of the warm dough into the broth.