INGREDIENTS:
For the Semolina Porridge:
- 1 cup semolina
- 4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Raspberry Syrup:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh raspberries
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a medium saucepan, bring milk to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in the semolina, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and continue to cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a creamy consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Adjust sweetness according to your preference. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
- In another saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the raspberries have broken down and the syrup has thickened.
- Remove the syrup from heat and strain it through a fine mesh sieve to remove the raspberry seeds. Press down on the solids to extract all the liquid.
- Allow the syrup to cool slightly.
- Spoon the warm semolina porridge into bowls.
- Drizzle the raspberry syrup over the porridge.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries.