Tameez
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Crumbled stale flatbread or khobz — 4 cups (about 300 g / 10.5 oz)
- Warm milk — 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz)
- Honey — 3 tbsp
- Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon — 1/4 tsp
- Chopped almonds, to garnish
Method
- Place the crumbled bread in a large bowl.
- Pour the warm milk over the bread and let it soak for 10 minutes until softened.
- Drizzle with honey and melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Mix gently to combine, mashing slightly so the mixture holds together.
- Transfer to a serving dish, mounding it slightly.
- Garnish with chopped almonds before serving warm.
Introduction: A comforting bread pudding-like dish made from crumbled bread soaked in milk, honey and butter, served for special family occasions.
Cultural Background: Tameez transforms simple leftover bread into a rich, celebratory dish, its blend of milk, honey and butter reflecting the same ingredients treasured across Mauritanian hospitality traditions.
Tips: Use bread that is a day or two old, as it absorbs the milk better than very fresh bread. Serve promptly while still warm for the best texture.
Variations: Add a handful of raisins or chopped dates for extra sweetness. Top with a drizzle of extra honey just before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Reheating: Reheat gently in a microwave for 30–45 seconds, or warm briefly in a covered pan over low heat.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 320 kcal, 8 g protein, 12 g fat, 46 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use any type of bread?
A: A simple flatbread or plain crusty bread works best; overly
Q: Is tameez served hot or cold?
A: It is traditionally served warm, shortly after being assembled.
- Crumbled stale flatbread or khobz — 4 cups (about 300 g / 10.5 oz)
- Warm milk — 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz)
- Honey — 3 tbsp
- Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon — 1/4 tsp
- Chopped almonds, to garnish
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