Madimak Dessert
Quick answer
Madimak dessert is made by blending finely chopped fresh madimak herb with a semolina-based dough and soaking it in syrup. It is baked or cooked on the stove and served warm.
- Total time
- 55 dk
- Servings
- 6
- Calories (est.)
- ~280 kcal
- Difficulty
- orta
madimak dessert · madimak herb sweet · traditional dessert recipe
55 dk · 6 servings · 280 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh madimak herb (finely chopped)
- 1.5 cups semolina
- 125 grams butter
- Half cup vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tea glass crushed walnuts
Method
- For the syrup, heat sugar, milk, and water in a pot until the sugar dissolves, set aside without boiling.
- Melt butter and oil in a wide pan, add semolina and roast on low heat until slightly golden.
- Add finely chopped fresh madimak herbs to the roasted semolina and continue roasting together for 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully pour the warm syrup into the pot and cook, stirring constantly, until the semolina absorbs the syrup.
- Remove the dessert from the heat, cover with a paper towel, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with crushed walnuts and serve warm or hot.
Make sure to wash and dry the madimak herbs thoroughly before adding them, otherwise the dessert may become watery.
FAQ
Which region does madimak dessert belong to?
It is one of the traditional delicacies of the Anatolian cuisine in and around Sivas.
Can dried madimak herb be used?
The traditional recipe uses fresh madimak, but boiled dried madimak can be used if fresh is unavailable.
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