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Homemade Creme Caramel — بدنج

June 21, 2012 by lamyaalmas


My mum used to make Creme Caramel at home, and they were so much better than the store bought packets. Although not the prettiest of desserts, it was the most simple and the most delicious. Very easy to make and so far has been a winner with everyone who has entered my home. You will need:

1) 2 cups of milk

2) 1 and 1/2 cups sugar

3) 1 tsp of vanilla [liquid]. Traditionally my mother would use 1/4 tsp of powdered cardamon, and 2 pinches of ground nutmeg.

4) 5 eggs

In a small saucepan put half a cup of sugar. Under medium heat caramelize. Keep your eyes on it, and don’t let it burn. Then in  a blender put the eggs, milk, vanilla and 1 cup of sugar and mix well. Then take a glass oven dish [I took a glass loaf pan] and at the bottom place the caramelized sugar, and then the mixture in the blender. Back in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes or until it solidifies and browns on top. Insert a clean knife and if it comes out clean, that means it’s done. Let cool and refrigerate before serving.

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Lahoh — لحوح

May 21, 2012 by lamyaalmas


 

Lahoh reminds me of Ramadan in Aden. My mum would buy paper thin Lahoh from the Somali market and we would have them for Sahoor. I like to put some ghee on a skillet, crisp them, sprinkle sugar on top and enjoy with a cup of Adeni red tea. Yum.  These are not the same kind because they have 3 kinds of flour in them, and buttermilk. My mother-in-law makes these. They come out so thin. Here’s the recipe, “Bismillah.”

You will need:

1) 1 and a 1/2 cup of white flour

2) 1/2 cup of wheat flour

3) 1/3 cup of millet flour

4) 3 cups of water

5) 1 cup of buttermilk [I used whole]

6) 1 tsp of black seed

7) 1 and  1/2 tsp of yeast

8) 1 and 1/2 tsp of sugar

9) 1 tsp of salt [I used sea salt]

Mix all the above ingredients together into a smooth batter. Let rise for approximately 2 hours–less if your home is warm enough. Place a skillet under medium high heat until it is hot, and then using a 1/4 cup measurement  pour the batter onto the skillet and move the skillet around until the batter makes a thin coating. When it browns on the bottom and is nice and fluffy on top remove and continue until all the batter is done. Enjoy with your favorite sauce [try Glaba/Qlaba/Khusar]  with it, or just with a little honey or ghee and sugar. It’s delish.

Mix ingredients

Has risen

Posted in Appetizers, Breads | 28 Comments »

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