Algeria / Dessert
Tamina (Algerian Semolina Honey Dessert)
Tamina (الطمينة) is a simple Algerian dessert mainly made of semolina. It is usually served during celebrations such as engagement parties, weddings, baby showers, or Mawlid.
Ingredients
- semolina, medium-grind500 g
- butter, melted250 g
- honey250 g
- orange blossom water, mazhar1 tbsp
- ground cinnamon, for decoration
- dragées or almonds, for final decoration
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
Toast the semolina in a frying pan or in a cast iron dish until it takes on a nice golden color. Remove from the heat, and let it completely cool down.
Melt the butter and honey in a saucepan, and add orange blossom water.
Gradually add the cooled semolina while mixing.
Cook for 3–5 minutes while stirring to combine everything well.
Pour the tamina on a plate without waiting too long, and even out the surface.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with almonds or dragées.
Let cool and serve.
