Nammoura

Nammoura is a delightful Lebanese semolina cake, infused with orange blossom water and drenched in sweet syrup, making it a perfect end to any meal. Its moist texture and fragrant aroma will transport you straight to the heart of Lebanon with every bite.

Ingredients

• Fine semolina - 100 grams
• Sugar - 75 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Yogurt - 100 grams
• Butter (melted) - 30 grams
• Orange blossom water - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 100 milliliters
• Almonds (for garnish) - 4 pieces

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the fine semolina, sugar, and baking powder.
3. Add the yogurt, melted butter, orange blossom water, and water to the dry ingredients, mixing well until you have a smooth batter.
4. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
5. Score the surface of the batter into diamond shapes and place an almond in the center of each diamond.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
7. While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup by boiling 100 grams of sugar with 100 milliliters of water for about 10 minutes, then stir in 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water and set aside to cool.
8. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in.
9. Let the cake cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 46 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 40 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Contains protein from yogurt, supporting muscle health.
• Provides healthy fats from butter and almonds, promoting heart health.

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