Tamina (pronounce it ta-mee-na) is an Algerian sweet usually served to celebrate a birth. It is very easy to make and uses ingredients found in every Algerian household : semolina, honey and butter. The semolina must be roasted. My mother always had few cups toasted as a backup, in case some unexpected guests showed up and she had nothing to welcome them with. She would then melt butter and honey, add some roasted semolina and there she had something to offer to her guests in less than 5 minutes!
The choices for decoration and flavoring are endless. You may decorate with spices, almonds, pistachio, or other cake decorating sprinkles.
Ingredients
1 cup (220g) coarse semolina
½ cup (110g) butter
1/3 cup (110g) honey (or a little less)
Cinnamon to decorate
Directions
- Fry dry the semolina in a frying pan over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until it’s golden (15-20 minutes).
- Melt the butter and honey in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add the semolina, stir thoroughly for 3-5 minutes. The mixture must be fluid but not too runny. Note that it thickens slightly when cool.
- Remove from heat. Pour in small plates. Smooth the top and decorate with cinnamon.
