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Easy 2 hr 35 min~360 kcal 2/10
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Assidat Zgougou
A Tunisian pine seed pudding layered with milk cream, rose water, almonds, and pistachios.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 8~360 kcal🇹🇳 Tunisian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 30 min cook
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Zgougou or pine nut paste
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Flour
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Milk
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Starch
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Almonds
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Pistachios
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Rose water
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Instructions
- 1
Loosen the zgougou paste with 2 cups of water and pass it through a fine sieve.
- 2
Put the strained mixture in a pot with the flour and sugar.
- 3
Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
15 min15:00 - 4
In a separate pot, cook the milk and starch for 8 minutes into a cream.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the rose water to the milk cream.
- 6
Divide the zgougou base into bowls first, then add the milk cream.
- 7
Decorate with almonds and pistachios and chill for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00
💡 Tip: Straining the zgougou base prevents a gritty feel in the mouth; do not skip this step.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold in small bowls, with unsweetened mint tea if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Omega-3
- Vitamin E
- Magnesium
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
8
g protein
44
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 50%Fat 41%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Assidat Zgougou make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Assidat Zgougou take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Assidat Zgougou difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Assidat Zgougou have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 44g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Assidat Zgougou contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Assidat Zgougou belong to?
This recipe belongs to Tunisian cuisine.How many ingredients does Assidat Zgougou need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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