Esma KaraböcekCommis de Cuisine
06 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A simple dessert from Saudi and Gulf cuisine, asida is made by cooking flour with water into a thick porridge and drizzling it with honey or date syrup. With simple ingredients, it can be served as a dessert or main meal.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Toast the flour

4 min

Cook the flour in butter over low heat for 3–4 minutes, until lightly colored.

2

Add the water

15 min

Slowly add the water and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 12–15 minutes, until thick and smooth with no lumps.

3

Serve

Transfer to a serving dish and make a well in the center. Drizzle with honey or date syrup and serve hot.

Reminder

Best eaten hot; it firms up as it cools. Reheat with a little added water.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
260 kcalCalories
4 gProtein
46 gCarbohydrate
7 gFat
1 gFiber
20 gSugar
90 mgSodium
4 gSaturated Fat
Protein 6% Carbohydrate 70% Fat 24%
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