Easy Balila Recipe: Sweet Boiled Wheat Dessert with Milk

Name: Easy Balila Recipe: Sweet Boiled Wheat Dessert with Milk
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cups Cooked Wheat Berries (Pre-boiled and drained); 4 cups Milk (Full-fat or preferred type); 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (Adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon Rose Water (Optional, for aromatic flavor); To taste sprinkle Ground Cinnamon (For garnish)

Learn how to make delicious Balila, a traditional Middle Eastern sweet dish made from boiled wheat, milk, and sugar. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for a comforting dessert or a hearty breakfast.

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#Sweet Wheat

#Middle Eastern Dessert

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#Comfort Food

#Breakfast Idea

Close-up of Balila in a bowl, garnished with cinnamon

Recipe Information

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Middle Eastern

Arabic

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

10g

Protein

50g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Warm Balila served in a decorative bowl

Ingredients

Cooked Wheat Berries
(Pre-boiled and drained)
2 cups
Milk
(Full-fat or preferred type)
4 cups

Granulated Sugar
(Adjust to taste)
1 cup
Rose Water
(Optional, for aromatic flavor)
1 teaspoon
Ground Cinnamon
(For garnish)
To taste sprinkle

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly made Balila with steam rising, ready to be enjoyed

Instructions

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In a medium pot, combine the pre-boiled and drained wheat berries, milk, and granulated sugar.
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In a medium pot, combine the pre-boiled and drained wheat berries, milk, and granulated sugar.
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Ensure wheat is fully drained before adding to prevent a watery consistency.
2
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture begins to thicken slightly. Bring it to a gentle simmer, but do not boil rapidly.
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Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture begins to thicken slightly. Bring it to a gentle simmer, but do not boil rapidly.
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Constant stirring prevents sticking and ensures even heating without scorching the milk.

3
Remove the pot from heat. If using, stir in the rose water. Ladle the warm Balila into individual serving bowls.
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Remove the pot from heat. If using, stir in the rose water. Ladle the warm Balila into individual serving bowls.
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For best flavor, add rose water off the heat to preserve its delicate aroma.
4
Garnish generously with ground cinnamon before serving. Balila can be served warm or chilled, according to your preference.
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Garnish generously with ground cinnamon before serving. Balila can be served warm or chilled, according to your preference.
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Add chopped nuts like pistachios or walnuts for extra texture and flavor.