Spicy Semolina Slices – Golden Brown, Savory & Simply Good

Here’s how it’s done – step by step:

Get the milk going:
Measure the milk, pour it into a pot with a heavy bottom. Add salt and butter – this adds flavor and taste.

Mix dry ingredients:
Combine semolina and flour well in a bowl.

Now it gets creamy:
Warm the milk until it's lukewarm (do not boil!), remove the pot from the stove briefly and whisk in the semolina-flour mixture. No lumps allowed!

Boil & Stir:
Return to the stove and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Then reduce the heat and continue stirring with a cooking spoon until the mixture pulls away from the bottom of the pot – this takes about 5–10 minutes.

Final touch:
Remove from the stove, let it swell briefly. Then stir in the egg and a pinch of nutmeg. Your basic dough is ready!

🧊 Shaping it – here's how:

Option 1: Classic smooth

• Rinse a wet cutting board or a plate with cold water.
• Spread the semolina mixture about 1 cm thick using a wet knife and smooth it out.

Option 2: The Rolling Method

• Let the mixture cool down slightly, then with damp hands shape it into a thick roll.
• Wrap in foil and refrigerate – perfect for meal prep!

Option 3: Beautiful Shape

• Rinse a cold cake or freezer mold with water, fill with semolina mixture, smooth out, and let cool.

🔥 Time to sizzle:

• Cut the cooled mixture into slices or pieces – whether round, square, or creative is up to you!
• Coat a pan with some oil, heat it, then melt a piece of butter in it.
• Fry the semolina slices on both sides until golden brown. Keep warm until all are ready.

🍽 Serving ideas – savor the flavor!

• With fresh salad and vinaigrette
• With vegetables in tomato sauce, topped with grated cheese
• As a side dish to pan-seared meat with gravy
• Or simply plain with some herb quark – delicious!

Tip: The semolina slices can be prepared well in advance and fried fresh the next day. This turns a simple recipe into a true all-rounder!