Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Middle Eastern Sweet Pastry (Style 2)
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 1 1/2 cups cracked freekeh, rinsed and soaked
- • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- • 2 1/2 cups water
- • 1/4 cup raisins
- • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- • 2 tbsp honey
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the freekeh well and soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Melt the butter in a pot and stir the freekeh over medium heat for 5 minutes until fragrant.
3
Phase 3
Add the water, cover, and simmer gently for 30-35 minutes until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the raisins, almonds, honey, cinnamon, and cardamom and cook 5 more minutes.
5
Phase 5
Cover and rest off the heat for 10 minutes, then serve warm as a sweet pilaf with extra almonds on top.