Asida

Method

1. 1 Bring 350 ml of water with salt to a rolling boil, then sprinkle in the flour all at once and do not stir for the first 30 seconds.
2. 2 Using a wooden mallet, vigorously beat the dough in the pot for 10 minutes until it becomes translucent and separates from the sides of the pot.
3. 3 Beat with a pestle, not a whisk; the asida must be tough enough to be drawn into threads to be considered correct.
4. 4 Pour the dough onto a plate and create a round hole in the center using the wet spoon.
5. 5 Pour melted butter and honey into the hole, sprinkle with roasted almonds, and eat by picking up pieces and dipping them in the middle.

With an appliance

• Microwave 28 min

  Replace the butter melting step in step 5: toss the butter in a small bowl at 400 W for 60 seconds, stirring occasionally, then pour it along with the honey into the flour mixture; step 2 still requires whisking on the stovetop for a full 10 minutes to achieve the desired asida consistency.