Dessert
Seffa
About
A sweet steamed couscous or vermicelli dish mounded high and dressed with cinnamon, almonds and powdered sugar, served at Algerian weddings and celebrations.
Equipment
- Couscoussier or steamer
- Large wide bowl
- Fork
Ingredients
Fine couscous or broken vermicelli3 cups
Butter80 g
Salt½ tsp
Water (for moistening)about 1½ cups
Oil2 tbsp
Powdered sugar½ cup
Ground cinnamon2 tsp
Toasted almonds, chopped¾ cup
Raisins (optional)½ cup
Orange blossom water1 tbsp
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