Name: Khabeesa (Omani Breakfast Item)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar (or to taste); 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons rose water (optional); 1/2 teaspoon saffron or 1/2 teaspoon one pinch saffron thread; 5 cups milk; 3/4 cup farina

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Khabeesa (Omani Breakfast Item) created by loof751

I found this on the Desitwist website, and I wanted it to complete my A to Z collection of recipes (my Around the World Cookbook). Also known as Farina, Sameed, Cream of Wheat. Serving size is a guess. I definitely recommend a nonstick saucepan. This worked fine with fat free milk and "quick" farina. If you are not used to cardamon, you might want to reduce the amount.

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ingredients

¹⁄₃ cup sugar (or to taste)
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons rose water (optional)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon saffron or 1/2 teaspoon one pinch saffron thread
5 cups milk
³⁄₄ cup farina

directions

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.

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"I found this on the Desitwist website, and I wanted it to complete my A to Z collection of recipes (my Around the World Cookbook). Also known as Farina, Sameed, Cream of Wheat. Serving size is a guess. I definitely recommend a nonstick saucepan. This worked fine with fat free milk and "quick" farina. If you are not used to cardamon, you might want to reduce the amount."

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review by COOKGIRl

1/4/2013

Delicious, quick and easy to make! I used the optional rosewater and would strongly suggest not omitting it. The rosewater is like the icing on the cake. The mixture was brought *almost* to the boil and the rosewater was stirred in right before serving. Garnished with sesame seeds and slivers of dried dates. Thanks! Reviewed for NA*ME Explores Oman.

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photo by Bonnie G 2

1/7/2011

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review by Bonnie G 2

1/6/2011

Made this for January Tag Game - 2011 and really enjoyed it. DH, not so much. He said "there's a funny taste" I personaly loved it but my suggestion is if you arn't used to the rose water, go easy on it. I did make it with cream of rice as that's what I had on hand and then followed the recipe. Served with a sprinkling of sugar, pat of butter and DH added milk to his. I'll be making this again, but only when it's me.

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5/17/2010

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review by loof751

5/17/2010

Enjoyed this for a nice hot breakfast! I scaled it back to 2 servings and reduced the cardamom just a bit. Cooking the farina in milk gave it a rich taste and I enjoyed the spicy/sweet flavor of the cardamom. Thank for sharing your recipe!

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