Bsissa
Roasted barley and chickpea flour whisked with olive oil and water into a thick drink or paste. Old-fashioned and genuinely sustaining.
Serves 1 · 5 min
Per portion (245 g)
| Calories | 399 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52.8 g |
| Fat | 15.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 16.8 g |
| Fibre | 5.9 g |
| Sodium | 16.1 mg |
Counted from the recipe. Real portions vary with the cook.
Ingredients
- 60 g bsissa flour
- 1 mgharfa kbira olive oil
- 1 mgharfa kbira honey
- 150 ml water
- 2 dates (optional)
Method
- Put the bsissa in a bowl and make a well.
- Add the olive oil and honey, then trickle in water while whisking.
- Work out every lump — it should be smooth and pourable, or thicker if you prefer to spoon it.