Luscious Ramadan treat made vegan: Layali Lubnan. It’s a popular Arabic dessert made of semolina pudding. Layers of creamy vegan Ashta topped with crushed pistachios.
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LAYALI LUBNAN RECIPE
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Layali Lubnan (Semolina Pudding)
Course: DessertsCuisine: Arab, Middle Eastern, RamadanDifficulty: Easy16
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minutesLuscious Ramadan treat made vegan: Layali Lubnan. It’s a popular Arabic dessert made of semolina pudding. Layers of creamy vegan Ashta topped with crushed pistachios.
Ingredients
- For the Pudding:
1 cup fine semolina
5 cups plant milk
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp rose water
- For the Ashta Cream:
1 cup vegan whipping cream
1/2 cup plant milk
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp sugar
- For the Simple Syrup (Atterr):
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp of lemon juice
1/2 tsp rose water
- Toppings:
3/4 cup crushed pistachios
Rose petals to decorate, optional
Directions
- Make the Ashta. Whisk together the ingredients (except rose water) in a saucepan until there are no lumps. Turn the heat to medium-high and continue whisking until thickened – about 5 minutes. It should be creamy and pourable. Remove from heat and stir in the rose water. Empty into a bowl and cover to cool down. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.
- Make the Semolina Pudding. Whisk together the ingredients (except rose water) in a saucepan over medium-high heat – stirring frequently – for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rose water. Pour into a 9 x 11 pan. Spread evenly and tap a few times. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Pour the Ashta cream over the pudding and spread evenly. Sprinkle the crushed pistachios. Return to the fridge for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Make the Simple Syrup. Mix the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, whisking frequently, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the rose water and lemon juice. Empty into a bowl and allow to cool down completely. Chill until ready to use.
- Once ready to serve, cut into 16 squares, and pour the simple syrup over each piece you want to serve. Note: do not pour the syrup over the unused pieces as it will soften the texture if not served immediately.
