Parameters
Temperature
95°C optimal
90°C to 100°C range
Steaming temperature range
Time
20 minutes
10 minutes – 30 minutes
Equipment
Steamer basketPot with lidHeat source
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
FloralFruitySweet
Compounds: Limonene, Linalool, Benzaldehyde
Taste
SweetUmami
Texture
SoftCreamyLight
Wine Analogy
Similar aromatic profile to oaked Chardonnay with subtle spice notes
Coffee Analogy
Resembles cardamom-infused Arabic coffee in spice balance
Perfume Analogy
Evokes Annick Goutal's 'Eau d'Hadrien' for its citrus-anise freshness
Origin & History
Civilization
Levantine
Era
Ancient
Region
Eastern Mediterranean
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Silk Road and Mediterranean coast
Culinary Applications
Moghli (Lebanon)BeirutSteaming creates the signature velvety texture while preserving delicate spice aromas
Sfouf (Syria)DamascusLayered steaming produces distinct strata of flavor
Muhallabia al-Tahina (Palestine)NablusSteaming tahini with rice flour creates a nutty-smooth emulsion