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Palestinian Knafeh Recipe

Palestinian Knafeh
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Palestinian Knafeh

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (16 oz) kataifi dough (shredded phyllo dough)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups semolina
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon rose water
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
  • 1 cup chopped pistachios, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, separate and loosen the kataifi dough strands with your hands.
  3. Pour the melted butter over the kataifi and toss until well coated.
  4. Press half of the kataifi mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish to create an even layer.
  5. Spread the shredded mozzarella evenly over the kataifi layer.
  6. Cover the cheese with the remaining kataifi, pressing down gently.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
  8. While the knafeh is baking, prepare the sugar syrup. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, rose water, and orange blossom water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool.
  9. Once the knafeh is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cooled sugar syrup evenly over the hot knafeh.
  10. Let it absorb the syrup for about 15 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the knafeh for garnish.
  12. Cut the knafeh into squares and serve warm.

Notes

For an authentic touch, serve the knafeh with a dollop of clotted cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Adjust the sugar syrup to your taste preference, adding more or less sugar as desired. Enjoy this delicious Palestinian dessert!

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