Beverages : Knafeh - How to prepare this dessert
Knafeh is a popular Middle Eastern dessert made with thin noodle-like pastry soaked in sweet syrup, typically layered with cheese or semolina. It's known for its delicious combination of crispy textures. Here's a basic recipe for making Knafeh: Ingredients : - 1 pound shredded phyllo dough (kataifi) - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted - 1 pound sweet cheese (like mozzarella or akkawi), shredded - 1 cup semolina - 1 1/2 cups water - 1 1/2 cups sugar - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - Rose or orange blossom water (optional) - Chopped pistachios or almonds for garnish Steps : 1. **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. **Prepare the Phyllo Dough:** - Unravel the shredded phyllo dough and toss it with the melted butter until well coated. - Press half of the dough into the bottom of a greased baking pan to form a base. 3. **Layer the Cheese:** - Spread the shredded sweet cheese evenly over the phyllo dough layer. 4. **Top with Phyllo Dough:** - Add the rem