Ayaou M Semmen
Warm up your kitchen with the comforting flavors of Ayaou M Semmen, a hearty, traditional barley soup infused with the rich aroma of semmen (clarified butter) and a blend of fragrant spices. This wholesome dish combines crushed barley, sautéed onions, garlic, and carrots with the tangy depth of tomato paste, cumin, and paprika, simmered to perfection in a richly seasoned broth. Topped off with a fresh garnish of parsley and cilantro, Ayaou M Semmen is a perfect blend of nutritious and delicious. Ideal for chilly evenings, this one-pot recipe is easy to prepare in under an hour and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or flatbread for a satisfying meal. Bursting with North African-inspired flavors, this comforting bowl of barley soup will soon become a staple in your home cooking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Barley (crushed or coarse)
- 1.5 liters Water
- 2 tablespoons Semmen (clarified butter)
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 medium, diced Carrot
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Rinse the barley thoroughly in cold water and set aside to drain.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the semmen (clarified butter).
Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the diced carrot and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, ground cumin, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to fully blend the flavors.
Add the rinsed barley to the pot and stir to coat with the spices.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the barley from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding extra salt or pepper if desired.
Once the barley is tender and the soup has thickened, remove it from the heat.
Garnish the soup with freshly chopped parsley and cilantro before serving.
Serve hot with crusty bread or flatbread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.5 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2448 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.7 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.1 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1669 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
