Hello everybody, it is John, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to make a distinctive dish, layali lubnan/lebanese nights(middle eastern semolina pudding). It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I will make it a bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
Its name directly translating to "Lebanese Nights," layali lubnan is a ubiquitous and well-loved dessert not only in Lebanon, but throughout the Middle East. At its base is a soft, yet sliceable semolina pudding that's then covered in cream and finally drizzled with an orange blossom and rose-scented syrup. This amazing and aromatic dessert called Lebanese nights/layali Lubnan (ليالي لبنان).
Layali Lubnan/Lebanese Nights(Middle Eastern Semolina Pudding) is one of the most well liked of current trending foods on earth. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. Layali Lubnan/Lebanese Nights(Middle Eastern Semolina Pudding) is something that I’ve loved my entire life. They’re nice and they look fantastic.
To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook layali lubnan/lebanese nights(middle eastern semolina pudding) using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Layali Lubnan/Lebanese Nights(Middle Eastern Semolina Pudding):
- Get 1 cup Semolina
- Make ready 4 cups Full fat milk
- Prepare 1 cup Whipping cream
- Take 1 cup Sugar
- Get 1 cup Water
- Make ready 1/4 tsp Rose water
- Make ready 1/4 cup Pistachios slivered
It has a rich complex taste stemming from subtle hints of Mastic (aka Mistika, or Mastika in Greek, or "Arabic Gum" (not to be mistaken with "Gum Arabic") , orange blossom water and rose water. The bottom layer is made of the actual pudding, topped with a layer of whipped. Lastly, turn off the heat and stir in the rose water and orange blossom water, pour the mixture into a deep serving dish and let cool at room temperature. Lebanese nights dessert /layali Lubnan (ليالي لبنان) is a traditionally Lebanese dessert made of rich, cold semolina pudding as a first layer, the second layer is made of thick cream, then there is layer of chopped pistachios and all these drizzled with syrup.
Steps to make Layali Lubnan/Lebanese Nights(Middle Eastern Semolina Pudding):
- Add Semolina to a pan along with full fat milk and cook on a low to medium high heat until soft and thick. Remove it onto a serving dish and leave it on the counter to cool down.
- Slice Pistachios and spread half of it onto the Semolina and milk mix in the serving dish. Reserve the other half of it for the final garnishing. Meanwhile, make a sugar syrup of little sticky consistency. There is no need of any string consistency here. Keep it aside. Don't forget to add in some Rosewater to it.
- Whipping cream can be made at home or can be store bought. Spread a thick layer of freshly whipped cream on top. Garnish with Pistachio slivers and serve it chilled with a generous amount of sugar syrup being drizzled on top. Enjoy!
- A Middle Eastern dessert popular in Levantine Countries like Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Iraq. This is a lovely dessert mildly sweet with Semolina and cream being the two basic ingredients. There are umpteen variations of this but the basic one is with the above mentioned two ingredients. I have added Pistachio slivers not only as the garnish but also in between the layers for an added crunch. For people with Diabetes, it can be served without the Sugar syrup.A perfect dessert for any occasion
Reduce the heat, and slowly pour in the semolina in a steady stream, stirring continuously. A healthy semolina pudding that is easy to make, Scented with rose water or orange blossom water, this Lebanese semolina pudding is very aromatic and special. you can get them from any ethnic store, or specialty healthy store or online here & here The best of course are the natural made one , so choose carefully. The links above for the best brands You can use them for most Arabic desserts. This is a Lebanese recipe, but it's enjoyed through out the middle east. Its a nice mix between a semolina pudding and a creamy topping.
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