Yellow Semolina

Yellow semolina, known in Lebanon as smeed asfar, is a coarse flour milled from wheat, with a golden colour and a slightly gritty texture. It is a staple of Lebanese home baking. Many households use it to make maamoul, nammoura and sfouf, and it is often mixed with flour in doughs and breads for extra texture. It can also be cooked with milk or water into a simple porridge or pudding. You can find yellow semolina on the shelf at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. We are a package-free grocery store, so customers are welcome to bring their own jars, bags or containers and fill up the amount they need. This cuts down on plastic and single-use packaging and keeps basic goods within reach for families and individuals.