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Nutritional Values

🔥435kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥜 Nuts

Nammoura

How to order / say it
Say it نمورة — [na-moo-rah]
Order I'd like some Nammoura, please.
Locally أود بعض النمورة، من فضلك.
Say locally

Sweet semolina cake soaked in syrup.

Why try it?

In Baalbek, Nammoura holds a dear place in dessert culture, often prepared for special occasions and family gatherings, symbolizing warmth and togetherness.

How it tastes

Lusciously moist and buttery with a delicate syrup-soaked texture, Nammoura is aromatic with the essence of orange blossom water and toasted almonds.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Introduced to Baalbek kitchens in the early 20th century, Nammoura evolved from regional desserts that incorporated local flavors and affordable ingredients like semolina and sugar, becoming a staple at celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g semolina
  • 🍯 150 g sugar
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 🥜 50 g almonds
  • 🧂 30 ml orange blossom water
  • 🧂 10 g baking powder

Method

  1. 1 Mix semolina, butter, sugar, and baking powder.
  2. 2 Spread mixture in baking dish and bake.
  3. 3 Pour syrup with orange blossom over baked cake.

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