Ayaou M Semmen

Warm up your kitchen with the comforting flavors of Ayaou M Semmen, a hearty, traditional barley soup infused with the rich aroma of semmen (clarified butter) and a blend of fragrant spices. This wholesome dish combines crushed barley, sautéed onions, garlic, and carrots with the tangy depth of tomato paste, cumin, and paprika, simmered to perfection in a richly seasoned broth. Topped off with a fresh garnish of parsley and cilantro, Ayaou M Semmen is a perfect blend of nutritious and delicious. Ideal for chilly evenings, this one-pot recipe is easy to prepare in under an hour and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or flatbread for a satisfying meal. Bursting with North African-inspired flavors, this comforting bowl of barley soup will soon become a staple in your home cooking repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Barley (crushed or coarse)
• 1.5 liters Water
• 2 tablespoons Semmen (clarified butter)
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced Carrot
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the barley thoroughly in cold water and set aside to drain.

Step 2

In a large pot over medium heat, melt the semmen (clarified butter).

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, ground cumin, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to fully blend the flavors.

Step 6

Add the rinsed barley to the pot and stir to coat with the spices.

Step 7

Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the barley from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding extra salt or pepper if desired.

Step 9

Once the barley is tender and the soup has thickened, remove it from the heat.

Step 10

Garnish the soup with freshly chopped parsley and cilantro before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot with crusty bread or flatbread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	486 grams (486.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1073

Total Fat 33.50g	43%
Saturated Fat 18.70g	94%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 2448mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 173.70g	63%
Dietary Fiber 40.10g	143%
Total Sugars 14.90g
Protein 29.20g	58%

Vitamin D 17IU	85%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 1669mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 62.4%