Degchi
A smooth, stretchy dough-like porridge made by stirring flour into boiling water until thick and glossy, served with a well of date syrup, honey or ghee in the centre. A simple, gentle breakfast or Ramadan suhoor dish.
Quick answer: 20 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: All-purpose flour, Honey, Clarified butter · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 150 g 1.2 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Honey, or date syrup, to serve
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Clarified butter
- 1 pinch 1 pinch Salt (Optional)
Steps
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- Bring 500 ml water with a pinch of salt to a rolling boil.⏱ Boiling water · 3 min
- Lower the heat and sprinkle in the flour gradually, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to avoid lumps.⏱ Stirring in flour · 5 min
- Keep stirring and beating vigorously until the mixture turns smooth, thick and stretchy, about 5 more minutes.⏱ Beating aseeda · 5 min
- Spoon into a serving bowl, smooth the top, and make a well in the centre.
- Pour melted ghee and date syrup or honey into the well and serve warm.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve while fresh.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Aseeda take?
20 minutes in total: about 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
Is Aseeda hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 3 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Aseeda serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Aseeda halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Aseeda?
Fresh items you will probably need to buy: clarified butter. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: all-purpose flour, honey.
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