Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
semolina
Noun
/ˌsem.əˈniː.lə/
Definition
Semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, typically used in making pasta and certain desserts.
Examples
- Semolina is often used to make traditional Italian pasta.
- She prepared a sweet semolina pudding for dessert.
- The recipe calls for semolina to give the dish a firm texture.
Meaning
Semolina is the gritty, yellowish flour derived from the coarsely milled endosperm of durum wheat. It’s a key ingredient in a variety of dishes, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Synonyms
- Durum flour
- Coarse wheat flour
- Granulated wheat
