Namoora (Basboosa)
Namoora (Basboosa) is a tender, syrup-soaked Lebanese semolina cake with a light golden crust and a fragrant orange blossom finish. Each square is rich yet delicately sweet, topped with a buttery almond for texture. Perfect for sharing after a meal or with coffee and tea during celebrations.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Namoora (Basboosa), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Line a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with aluminum foil and generously butter the foil. Evenly spread the tahini in a thin layer over the bottom of the prepared pan.
- 2
Mix the farina cereal with 1 1/2 cup of sugar and baking powder in a bowl.
- 3
Gently work in the yogurt and 1 tablespoon of softened butter with your hands until the dough is smooth.
- 4
Spread the dough in the prepared baking dish. Pat the surface smooth.
- 5
Cover the dish with foil and let it stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
- 6
Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 16 squares; gently press an almond half onto the top of each square.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the dessert is set and the top is lightly golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- 9
While the dessert bakes, make the syrup.
- 10
Put 2 cups of sugar and the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
- 11
Stir in the lemon juice and boil the syrup for 5 minutes; stir in the butter and orange flower water until combined.
- 12
Pour the hot syrup over the dessert as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let it cool for 1 to 2 hours to allow the syrup to absorb before serving.
- Calories 186.01 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.77 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 38.79 g 14%
- Total Fat 2.31 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.79 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 15.27 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.15 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 21.53 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 57.16 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 6.12 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 69.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.14 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Namoora (Basboosa) is a Lebanese dessert recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 16, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Baking Powder, Butter, and Enriched Farina Cereal. Each serving provides about 186.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Namoora (Basboosa)?
- It is a Lebanese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Namoora (Basboosa) made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Baking Powder, Butter, Enriched Farina Cereal, Lemon Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Namoora (Basboosa)?
- Explore these Lebanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Namoora (Basboosa)?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 186.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Namoora (Basboosa) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Namoora (Basboosa) healthy?
- Namoora (Basboosa) has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 186.01 calories and 3.77 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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