Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Street Food and Wraps
Knafeh Street Wrap
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 250g knafeh dough, shredded fine
- • 150g butter, melted
- • 300g akkawi cheese, desalted and shredded
- • 200g sugar
- • 100ml water
- • 1 tsp lemon juice
- • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the sugar, water, and lemon juice for 5 minutes; cool.
2
Phase 2
Toss the knafeh strands with the melted butter and press half into a round pan.
3
Phase 3
Spread the cheese evenly over the base.
4
Phase 4
Bake at 200C until the bottom is golden, then flip onto a tray so both sides brown and crisp.
5
Phase 5
Pour the cooled syrup over the hot knafeh.
6
Phase 6
Scatter with pistachios, cut into squares, and serve warm.