Kunafa (Middle Eastern) Kunafa simple and easy recipe , kunāfah from www.youtube.com
Introduction
Konafah is a Middle Eastern dessert made of shredded phyllo dough, cheese, and sugar syrup. It is a popular dessert in many countries and is usually served during special occasions. Making this dessert at home is easy and fun. In this recipe, we will show you how to make konafah from scratch.
Ingredients
To make konafah, you will need the following ingredients:
1 package of shredded phyllo dough (kataifi)
1 cup of unsalted butter
2 cups of mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup of ricotta cheese
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of rose water
Pistachios, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Sugar Syrup
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Once the sugar has dissolved, let the syrup boil for 10 minutes. Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the rose water. Set the syrup aside to cool.
Step 2: Preparing the Konafah
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Take the shredded phyllo dough and break it apart with your fingers. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan. Take a 10-inch round cake pan and brush the bottom and sides with butter. Take a handful of the shredded phyllo dough and press it into the bottom of the cake pan. Continue pressing the dough into the pan until the bottom is covered. Drizzle some melted butter on top of the dough.
Step 3: Adding the Cheese Filling
In a bowl, mix the mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese. Spread the cheese mixture over the phyllo dough in the cake pan. Press the cheese down with a spoon to even it out.
Step 4: Adding the Top Layer of Phyllo Dough
Cover the cheese mixture with another layer of shredded phyllo dough. Press the dough down gently to even it out. Drizzle some melted butter on top of the dough.
Step 5: Baking the Konafah
Bake the konafah in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Adding the Sugar Syrup
Pour the sugar syrup over the konafah. Let the konafah absorb the syrup for 10-15 minutes. Garnish the konafah with chopped pistachios.
Nutrition
Konafah is a high-calorie dessert. One serving of konafah (100g) contains approximately 300 calories, 18g of fat, and 28g of carbohydrates.
Conclusion
Konafah is a delicious Middle Eastern dessert that is easy to make at home. With this recipe, you can enjoy this sweet treat with family and friends. Don't forget to garnish with pistachios for an extra special touch.
