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.

Questions

Can I make Steamed Semolina dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Steamed Semolina gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Steamed Semolina keep?

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

Can I halve or double Steamed Semolina?

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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