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It is found in the cuisines of the [[Eastern Mediterranean]] under a variety of names. It appears to be a variant of the Egyptian dish [[ma'mounia]]. In southern Greece, it is called ravani, while in the north, it is called revani. It is a traditional dessert in [[Veria]]. Basbousa is often called "Hareesa" in the [[Maghreb]] and [[Alexandria]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} |
It is found in the cuisines of the [[Eastern Mediterranean]] under a variety of names. It appears to be a variant of the Egyptian dish [[ma'mounia]]. In southern Greece, it is called ravani, while in the north, it is called revani. It is a traditional dessert in [[Veria]]. Basbousa is often called "Hareesa" in the [[Maghreb]] and [[Alexandria]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} |
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The ingredients used in basbousa preparation are semolina, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, mastic gum, baking powder, orange blossom water, rose water, tahini paste, sugar syrup and almonds for garnishing. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Melomakarono]](Greek) /[[Kalburabastı]](Turkish) |
*[[Melomakarono]](Greek) /[[Kalburabastı]](Turkish) |
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==References== |
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* Alan Davidson, [[Oxford Companion to Food]] |
* Alan Davidson, [[Oxford Companion to Food]] |
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* [http://shahiya.com/english/recipes/namoura-or-basbousa-340 Basbousa recipe on shahiya] |
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[[Category:Middle Eastern cuisine]] |
[[Category:Middle Eastern cuisine]] |
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Revision as of 09:52, 19 September 2011
Basbousa (Arabic: بسبوسة basbūsah) or Hareesa (Arabic), revani (Turkish) or ravani and revani (Greek ραβανί and ρεβανί) is a sweet cake made of a semolina or farina soaked in syrup. Coconut is a popular addition. The syrup may also optionally contain orange flower water or rose water.
It is found in the cuisines of the Eastern Mediterranean under a variety of names. It appears to be a variant of the Egyptian dish ma'mounia. In southern Greece, it is called ravani, while in the north, it is called revani. It is a traditional dessert in Veria. Basbousa is often called "Hareesa" in the Maghreb and Alexandria.[citation needed]
Ingredients
The ingredients used in basbousa preparation are semolina, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, mastic gum, baking powder, orange blossom water, rose water, tahini paste, sugar syrup and almonds for garnishing.
See also
- Melomakarono(Greek) /Kalburabastı(Turkish)
References
- Alan Davidson, Oxford Companion to Food
- Basbousa recipe on shahiya
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