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Baalbek Kunafa

Baalbek Kunafa

تميم عطالله
تميم عطاللهChef
Dessertsالجمهورية العربية السورية / Middle-Eastern
Tastes:SweetFattyNutty
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8
Cost
Medium
Calories
400 kcal

Scale Portions

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram of kunafa, hair
    1 kilogram
  • 1 kilogram of pistachios, crushed or whole
    1 kilogram
  • 1 cup of ghee, melted
    1 cup
  • 1 cup of syrup
    1 cup
  • 1/2 cup of sugar, or syrup for the filling
    0.5 cup
  • 4 tablespoons of rose water, two for the filling and two for the syrup
    4 tablespoon

Steps

  1. 1

    Rub the kunafa with ghee well, spread half of the kunafa in a greased baking sheet.

    Required Tools:
    Baking SheetBaking Sheet
    10 min
  2. 2

    Mix the pistachios with sugar or syrup with two tablespoons of ghee and a little rose water well.

    Required Tools:
    Mixing BowlMixing Bowl
    5 min
  3. 3

    Spread the filling over the kunafa, then place the other half of the kunafa to cover the baking sheet. It is advisable to wet your hands with water to make it easier to spread the kunafa and press it well. You can also place a weight on it and leave it for several hours.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Place the kunafa tray in the oven without browning, then take it out and flip it to the other side, and roast it again.

    10 min
  5. 5

    Remove the tray from the oven, pour the syrup mixed with rose water over it, let it cool, then cut and serve. Enjoy your meal.

    10 min

Nutrition Facts

General Recipe Nutrition (Per Serving)
Fat20 g
Protein8 g
Carbohydrates50 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

Dietary Features & Tags

HalalVegetarian
#Sweets#Pistachio#Kunafa