Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Street Food and Wraps
Halawet El Jibn Street Wrap
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 250g knafeh pastry, shredded
- • 150g butter, melted
- • 300g fresh unsalted cheese, shredded
- • 300g sugar
- • 1 tsp lemon juice
- • 1 tsp rose water
- • 50g pistachios, crushed
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the sugar with 150ml water and the lemon juice 8 minutes, then cool and stir in the rose water.
2
Phase 2
Toss the knafeh pastry with the melted butter and press half into a buttered pan.
3
Phase 3
Spread the cheese evenly, then cover with the remaining pastry and press down.
4
Phase 4
Bake at 200C until deep golden, 25-30 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Invert onto a plate, pour over the syrup, and scatter with pistachios.
6
Phase 6
Serve immediately while the cheese still stretches.