Bsiha

Name: Bsiha
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat berries; 1/2 cup dried chickpeas; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp honey; 2 cups warm water

A traditional North African roasted grain drink made with toasted wheat, legumes, and aromatic spices whisked with olive oil and warm water.

22 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat berries
1/2 cup dried chickpeas
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp honey
2 cups warm water

Instructions

1

Toast 1 cup whole wheat berries and 1/2 cup dried chickpeas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes until golden.
2

Add 1 tsp fennel seeds and 1 tsp coriander seeds and stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Grind all toasted ingredients into a fine flour using a spice grinder.
4

Whisk the ground flour mixture with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, and 2 cups warm water until smooth.

Questions

Can I make Bsiha gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup whole wheat berries. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Bsiha keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Bsiha?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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