Belila Recipe (Egyptian Wheat Berry Porridge)

Belila Recipe (Egyptian Wheat Berry Porridge)

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Cook whole wheat berries until they burst, then serve warm in hot milk with toasted almonds, cinnamon and a little sugar. An Egyptian breakfast or dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat berries
  • 6 cups water, divided
  • 1/4 cup hot milk, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup almonds, chopped and toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
  • Golden raisins and anise seed (optional, traditional)
  • Sugar or light syrup, to taste

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