Masoob: Yemeni Banana & Ghee Porridge
Masoob is a beloved Yemeni breakfast or light dinner of mashed banana, shredded bread, and melted ghee layered together until rich and creamy. This comforting dish comes together in 10 minutes with pantry staples.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 3 whole ripe bananas
- ½ cup ghee or clarified butter
- 4 slices white bread (day-old or slightly stale)
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Tear bread into rough chunks about 1 inch across. Set aside.
- 2
Peel bananas and place in a shallow bowl. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few small lumps.
- 3
Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.
- 4
Add bread chunks to the ghee. Toss gently until evenly coated and lightly golden, 2–3 minutes.
- 5
Add mashed banana, honey, salt, and cinnamon. Fold together gently until banana and bread are well combined.
- 6
Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle extra ghee over top if desired. Serve warm immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- shallow bowl
- fork
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon or spatula
- serving dish
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