Kofta Bil Asal

Kofta Bil Asal is a delightful Lebanese dessert featuring soft, sweet dumplings made with semolina and soaked in honey syrup, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This dish is often enjoyed as a special treat and is sure to impress with its rich taste and aromatic spices.

Ingredients

• Semolina - 100 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Warm water - 100 ml
• Ground cardamom - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Honey - 100 grams
• Water for syrup - 50 ml
• Chopped walnuts (for garnish) - 30 grams
• Rose water - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, ground cardamom, and a pinch of salt.
2. Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. While the dough is resting, prepare the syrup by combining honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and add rose water.
4. After resting, shape the dough into small oval or round dumplings.
5. In a non-stick pan over medium heat, cook the dumplings until golden brown on all sides, about 10-12 minutes.
6. Once cooked, transfer the dumplings to a serving dish and immediately drizzle the warm honey syrup over them, allowing them to soak for a few minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped walnuts before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 30 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains walnuts which provide healthy fats and protein.

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