Absolutely! 🇭🇺🍝 Grízes Tészta (Pasta with Semolina & Apricot Jam) is a traditional Hungarian sweet dish—simple, comforting, and slightly nutty from the semolina. It’s like a warm hug in a bowl and perfect as a dessert or sweet breakfast.
Hungarian Grízes Tészta (Pasta with Semolina & Apricot Jam)
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (small shapes like penne, elbow, or egg noodles)
- ½ cup semolina
- 2 cups milk
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup apricot jam (or any fruit jam you like)
- Optional: powdered sugar for serving
- Optional: melted butter or a sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Semolina
- In a medium saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until warm.
- Slowly add semolina while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
3. Combine Pasta and Semolina
- Mix the cooked pasta with the semolina mixture until evenly coated.
4. Serve with Jam
- Serve warm, topped with apricot jam.
- Optionally drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle powdered sugar, or add a pinch of cinnamon.
✨ Tips:
- You can use other jams such as plum, cherry, or raspberry for variation.
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter to the semolina mixture before serving.
- Some families like to layer the jam between pasta and semolina for a sweet surprise.
If you want, I can also give you a quick one-pot version that combines pasta, semolina, and jam in a single pot for even faster preparation.
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