Work of Qassim lamps

The lamps

It is one of the most popular dishes in Saudi Arabia. This recipe is prepared salty or sweet according to the ingredients that are added to it. It was given this name because it is prepared by pouring it on a baking tray for preparing bread. Musabib is distinguished by its high nutritional value due to its preparation from wheat flour, which is rich in minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber. One of the most famous types of lamps is those prepared in the Saudi city of Qassim. In this article, we will show several ways to prepare lamps.

Qassim lamps

the ingredients

A cup of whole wheat flour.
A cup and a half of warm water.
A teaspoon of sugar.
pinch of salt.
Two tablespoons of powder milk.
A tablespoon of yeast.

How to prepare

Mix all the dry ingredients in a deep bowl.
Add water to the dry ingredients and mix well until the ingredients are combined, and we get a smooth mixture that is easy to pour without any lumps of flour.
Cover the dough and leave it aside until it ferments for about a quarter of an hour.
We heat the baking sheet or use a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, then we start pouring the dough into the middle of the frying pan, lift it, and rotate the frying pan in a circular way until we get a regular, circular loaf.
We leave the dough without moving it until we notice bubbles appearing on top, then we turn it over to the other side until it browns.
Place the musababi in a serving dish and spread the butter and honey on them.

Honey molasses

Ingredients

Four cups of flour.
Six eggs.
Eight tablespoons of sugar.
Eight tablespoons of milk.
Five tablespoons of oil.
Six cups of water.
Honey and powdered sugar for serving.

How to prepare

Beat the eggs well, then add sugar, milk, and oil and mix the ingredients in an electric mixer until combined.
Add water and flour to the mixture and mix until the dough becomes homogeneous.
We grease the pan or sheet pan with a little oil and start pouring the dough. We put about a quarter cup at a time and brown the lamps on both sides.
Place the musababi in a serving dish, sprinkle them with powdered sugar, and serve them with honey.

Salt lamps with onions

the ingredients

A cup of brown wheat flour.
A cup of white flour.
A large grated onion.
Three cups of warm water.
Three tablespoons of powdered milk.
A teaspoon of baking powder.
A tablespoon of sugar.
Teaspoon ground cumin.
pinch of salt
A tablespoon of butter or ghee.
A sprinkle of black pepper.
Finely chopped onion (for serving).

How to prepare

Sift the flour and add the baking powder to it.
Mix the grated onions with dry milk, water, and sugar in an electric mixer, add the flour mixture to it, and continue mixing until a smooth, homogeneous dough is formed.
We heat the baking sheet over high heat and begin by taking some of the dough, pouring it onto the baking sheet, leaving it until bubbles form, then flipping it over to brown on the other side.
Place the lambs in a wide dish.
Put the butter in a frying pan, add the chopped onions and stir until browned, then add the pepper, salt, and ground cumin and stir the ingredients.
Pour the onions over the saucepans and serve them hot.

Musabaib stuffed with cheese

the ingredients

Lamps (prepared in the same way as Qassim lamps).
tow big spoon of sugar.
A teaspoon of ground cardamom.
A box of cream.
A liter of liquid milk.
Lemon juice.
cheese.

How to prepare

Place the milk in a thick-bottomed pot over medium heat, and leave it until it warms up and does not boil.
Add lemon juice to the hot milk, then leave the mixture on low heat until the milk begins to curdle and leave it to completely separate from the water.
Remove the pot from the heat and pour it over a metal strainer covered with gauze to drain the cheese from the water.
Add cardamom, sugar, and cream to the cheese and mix well, then fill the molds with the mixture and close them like qatayef.
We grease the stuffed lamps with ghee, roast them in the oven, and serve them with honey or syrup.