Omani Khabeesa Farina Or Cream Of Wheat Recipes

OMANI KHABEESA -- FARINA OR 'CREAM OF WHEAT'

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a sauce pan with a whisk. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to the lowest level and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve warm topped with a bit of butter, if desired.

UPPAMA

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan and saute the onion until it is translucent.
• Add the mustard seeds and both chiles and stir over medium heat for a minute or two.
• Add the farina and stir for another few minutes.
• Still stirring, gradually add the hot water.
• Beat lightly with a wisk to get rid of any lumps.
• Add the green onions, diced carrots, tomato and salt.
• Simmer the mixture, stirring often, until it is quite thick, and the vegetables are tender.
• This may take as long as 45 minutes to one hour, over low heat.

FRIED CREAM OF WHEAT A K A THE FARINA PROJECT

Steps:

• *Note: the directions on the back of the Cream of Wheat box indicate you can substitute milk for all (or part of) the water. I've prepared the recipe using water only and with water/milk especially if there is milk on hand that is close to the pull date.
• In a pan, bring water (and salt if using) to the boil (or almost to the boil if using milk) and stir in 3/4 cup Cream of Wheat. Stir with fork or wire whisk to break up any lumps.
• Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every minute or so. Note: Cooking time may vary depending on which type of Cream of Wheat is used.
• While still hot, pour the cooked cereal into a 9x11-inch buttered casserole dish.
• Let cool, cover, then place in refrigerator overnight.
• Next day, cut the farina up into 16-20 slices. (Another method is to carefully invert the casserole dish over the skillet. The farina will slip out of the casserole dish easily. This is trickier to do though. I find Option A much easier.).
• Place farina meal in a shallow plate or on a piece of wax paper.
• Lightly dredge each slice in farina meal.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter on medium heat.
• Add some of the farina slices to the skillet but do not crowd.
• Fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
• Cook the slices in batches, adding more butter as needed.
• Arrange on platter and serve with butter and warm maple syrup.

KHABEESA (OMANI BREAKFAST ITEM)

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to the lowest level and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve warm in individual bowls or on small desert plates. Drizzle with butter, if desired.

FARINA BREAD

Steps:

• Mix together the Farina, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl mix egg, milk and oil together.
• Add egg mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Batter will be a little lumpy.
• Grease loaf pan and pour batter into pan.
• Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes or until done.

KHABEESA

Steps:

• Sift the flour and add it to a large saucepan placed over medium heat. Toss flour and stir continuously until golden brown. Remove from heat and sift again.
• Add water, saffron, sugar, cardamom, rose water, desiccated coconut and half the quantity of butter to a large saucepan. Bring ingredients to boil.
• Add the toasted flour gradually to the water while stirring continuously.
• Add remaining butter, and stir until well combined. Cover and cook on very low heat for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
• Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and stir until well combined.
• Serve at room temperature with coffee.