World Flavors Cookbook

Guymag (Sweet Flour Porridge)

A dense, buttery porridge made from toasted flour and honey, traditionally served to new mothers and for recovery.

Cuisine: Azerbaijan

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup butter (ghee)
• 1/2 cup honey or sugar
• Cinnamon
• Turmeric

Instructions

1. 1. Toast flour in a dry pan until it smells like nuts. 2. Add butter and stir until it forms a paste. 3. Gradually add boiling water and sugar/honey while stirring. 4. Simmer until the oil separates and the porridge is glossy. 5. Serve hot with a sprinkle of cinnamon.