Steamed Semolina

Name: Steamed Semolina
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 cups coarse semolina; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed

Light and fluffy semolina grains steamed twice in traditional fashion and tossed with butter for a delicate tender texture.

40 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups coarse semolina
1 cup water
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp fine sea salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

1

Place 2 cups coarse semolina in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.
2

Rub the grains between your palms until evenly coated with oil.
3

Sprinkle half of the 1 cup water and 1 tsp fine sea salt over the grains, tossing gently to moisten without clumping.
4

Transfer the mixture to a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth set over simmering water, cover, and steam for 15 minutes.
5

Return semolina to the bowl, pour over remaining 1 cup water, and rake gently with a fork to break up any lumps.
6

Return to steamer basket for another 15 minutes until tender and fluffy.
7

Transfer to a dish and work 2 tbsp cubed unsalted butter into the hot semolina until melted and well combined.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Steamed Semolina?

As written, 40 minutes: 10 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 15 minutes.

What should Steamed Semolina look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until tender and fluffy. Step 7: cook until melted and well combined.

What equipment do I need for Steamed Semolina?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a steamer basket (step 4) and cheesecloth (step 4). If you do not have one, a metal colander set over the pot, lid on, works as a steamer.

Can I make Steamed Semolina gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Steamed Semolina is 2 cups coarse semolina. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Steamed Semolina vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

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