Burmese Semolina Cake With Rum Raisins (Shwe Gye) Recipe

Name: Burmese Semolina Cake With Rum Raisins (Shwe Gye)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rum; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 cups semolina flour; 3 cups water; 2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut cream; 2 cups white sugar; 1/2 cup corn oil; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons honey, or to taste (optional); 2 tablespoons white poppy seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup rum
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cups semolina flour
3 cups water
2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut cream
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup corn oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey, or to taste (optional)
2 tablespoons white poppy seeds (optional)

1
Combine rum, raisins, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until raisins absorb rum, about 10 minutes.
2
Toast semolina in a dry saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add water, coconut cream, sugar, oil, eggs, and salt; cook and stir until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in raisin mixture. Cook and stir until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan, 5 minutes to 1 hour.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
4
Scrape semolina mixture into the prepared baking dish; smooth the top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Garnish with a drizzle of honey and poppy seeds.

1291

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup rum, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 cups semolina flour, and more.

Yes, Burmese Semolina Cake With Rum Raisins (Shwe Gye) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Burmese Semolina Cake With Rum Raisins (Shwe Gye)

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