Anoushabour (christmas pudding)

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Pearl barley Cold water
1 small Piece cinnamon bark
1 cup Granulated sugar
FOR SERVING
Ground cinnamon
Blanched almonds
Blanched hazelnuts
Chopped walnuts
Sultanas (white raisins)
Rose water (optional)

Directions

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

SERVES: 8-10

COOKING TIME: 2-½ HOURS

Wash barley well, place in a bowl and cover with 4 cups cold water.

Soak overnight.

Next day put barley, soaking water and cinnamon bark into a heavy pan and bring to the boil. Boil gently, uncovered, until barley is very soft and porridge-like in consistency ++ about 2 hours. Remove cinnamon bark.

Stir in sugar and cook for further 10 minutes. Turn into individual bowls and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Decorate with nuts and sultanas.

Serve warm or chilled with additional nuts and sultanas, and rose water for adding to individual taste if desired.

* Source: The Complete Middle East Cookbook - by Tess Mallos * Typed for you by Karen Mintzias Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 11-05-95

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