How To Make Lebanese Knafeh: A Delicious And Nutritious Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound of shredded phyllo dough
• 1 pound of mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup of clarified butter
• 1/2 cup of semolina flour
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of rose water
• 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with some of the clarified butter.
3. In a large bowl, mix the shredded phyllo dough with the remaining clarified butter and semolina flour until well combined.
4. Spread half of the phyllo dough mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
5. Place the mozzarella cheese on top of the phyllo dough layer.
6. Cover the cheese with the remaining phyllo dough mixture, pressing down gently to form an even layer.
7. Bake the knafeh for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
8. While the knafeh is baking, prepare the sugar syrup by combining the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
9. Cook the sugar syrup over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup has thickened slightly.
10. Remove the sugar syrup from the heat and stir in the rose water.
11. Once the knafeh is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
12. Pour the sugar syrup evenly over the knafeh, making sure to cover every inch.
13. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top of the knafeh.
14. Let the knafeh cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 348
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 23g
• Sodium: 339mg

Conclusion