Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Knafeh Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 400g shredded kadayif (shredded wheat pastry)
- • 300g unsalted akkawi cheese, shredded
- • 200g unsalted butter, melted
- • 3 tbsp fine semolina
- • 2 cups sugar
- • 1 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1 tbsp rose water
- • 3 tbsp ground pistachios
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the sugar with 1 cup water and the lemon juice 10 minutes; cool, then stir in the rose water.
2
Phase 2
Finely chop the kadayif and toss with the melted butter and semolina.
3
Phase 3
Press half the kadayif into a buttered tray, spread the cheese, and cover with the remaining kadayif.
4
Phase 4
Bake at 190C for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and crisp top and bottom.
5
Phase 5
Pour the cold syrup over the hot knafeh and cover with ground pistachios.