Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Street Food and Wraps
Umm Ali Street Wrap
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 250g konafa pastry, shredded
- • 100g butter, melted
- • 200g akkawi or mozzarella cheese, grated
- • 150g sugar
- • 150ml water
- • 1 tsp lemon juice
- • 1 tsp rose water
- • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the sugar, water, and lemon juice for 5 minutes, stir in the rose water, and let cool.
2
Phase 2
Rub the shredded pastry thoroughly with the melted butter.
3
Phase 3
Press half the pastry into a buttered pan, cover with the cheese, and top with the remaining pastry.
4
Phase 4
Bake at 200C for 25-30 minutes until deep golden and crisp.
5
Phase 5
Pour the cool syrup over the hot konafa.
6
Phase 6
Top with pistachios, cut into squares, and serve hot from the stall.