World Flavors Cookbook

Sudanese Basbousa

A sweet and dense semolina cake, soaked in rose-scented syrup, a favorite Sudanese treat.

Cuisine: Sudan

Ingredients

• 2 cups semolina
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup ghee
• Rose water, Almonds for garnish

Instructions

1. Mix semolina, yogurt, sugar, and ghee.
2. Press into a baking tray and top with almonds.
3. Bake at 180°C until golden.
4. Pour hot sugar syrup over the cold cake.