Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Qamar Al Din Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 400g qamar al-din apricot paste
- • 1.5 litres water
- • 2 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tsp orange blossom water
- • 2 tbsp pine nuts
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the apricot paste into small pieces and soak in 500ml warm water for 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
2
Phase 2
Stir and crush the paste until fully melted into the water.
3
Phase 3
Add the sugar and orange blossom water with the remaining water and stir until smooth.
4
Phase 4
Strain if you prefer a clearer drink and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
5
Phase 5
Pour into small glasses to open the iftar table, floating a few pine nuts in each.