Assida, Tunisian Semolina Pudding with Dates and Honey
A smooth, warm semolina mound with a well of melted butter, date syrup and honey, eaten with a spoon.
- Time25 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring the water and salt to the boil in a medium pan.
- 2
Rain in the semolina in a thin stream, whisking all the time so it does not clump.
- 3
Lower the heat and stir with a wooden spoon for 8 to 10 minutes, until thick, glossy and pulling away from the pan.
10 min - 4
Spoon it into 4 warm shallow bowls and shape each into a mound with a hollow in the middle.
- 5
Melt the butter and divide it between the hollows. Add the date syrup and honey, then dust with cinnamon and top with the chopped dates.
- 6
Eat at once, scooping from the edge into the well.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
