Harissa, Harisa, Haresa Arabic Semolina Cake Recipe

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Harissa, Harisa, Haresa  Arabic Semolina Cake
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Directions:

  1. Mix the semolina, the sugar and the butter in a large bowl. Use your hands to corporate the butter with the other ingredients until mixed well.
  2. Mix the yogurt and the baking soda in a separate bowl.
  3. Wait a few minutes until the yogurt doubles in size.
  4. When the yogurt has doubled (or almost)pour the yogurt mix on top of the semolina mix.
  5. Use your hands again to mix.
  6. After you combined the two mixes, press the mix down on a small jellyroll pan or a 9x13 pyrex baking dish.
  7. (The cake mix should not be more then 1 inch thick. If it is bake the cake in a bigger pan or take out the extra and bake it in a separte pan.).
  8. Cut a diamond or square design in the cake witha butter knife.
  9. If using almond place one in each piece.
  10. Bake at 400 degrees for 30min to 45 mins until its a bronze brown color.
  11. Pour cold syrup on top while its hot so it can absorb all through.
  12. If using ground pistashios sprinkle a little on top of each square.
  13. FOR THE SYRUP:.
  14. Mix all the ingredients for the syrup and place in saucepan on high until it boils. If using citric acid use only the the tip of a teaspoon.
  15. Then reduce the heat to medium for 45 min to 1 hour until it coats a metal spoon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 485.6 Kcal (2033 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.72g 24%
Cholesterol 33.16mg 11%
Sodium 172.02mg 7%
Potassium 156.81mg 3%
Total Carbs 80.36g 27%
Sugars 47.95g 192%
Dietary Fiber 2.35g 9%
Protein 7.47g 15%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 56.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 252.74 Kcal (1058 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.18g 24%
Cholesterol 17.26mg 11%
Sodium 89.53mg 7%
Potassium 81.61mg 3%
Total Carbs 41.83g 27%
Sugars 24.95g 192%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 9%
Protein 3.89g 15%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1mg 10%
Calcium 29.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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