World Flavors Cookbook

Asida (Sweet Porridge)

Name: Asida (Sweet Porridge)
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Libya
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 4 cups water 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup honey or date syrup Salt

A smooth and dense wheat porridge served with butter and honey or date syrup, traditionally for celebrations.

Cuisine: Libya

Ingredients

2 cups flour 4 cups water 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup honey or date syrup Salt

Instructions

Boil water with salt. Gradually add flour while stirring vigorously until a thick, smooth dough forms. Cook for 20 minutes. Shape into a dome in a bowl. Create a hollow in the center and fill with melted butter and honey.