Knafeh
Knafeh
Knafeh is a delicious Middle Eastern dessert that has uncertain origins. Some sources suggest it was created in Egypt during the 15th century, while others believe it was invented during the Umayyad Empire in the 10th century. Regardless of its history, this pastry is enjoyed in many Middle Eastern countries. Made with a crust of spun pastry and a sweet cheese filling topped with a sugar-based syrup, Knafeh is a must-try treat. Wondering what Knafeh tastes like? It's a dessert that's not too sweet, with a texture that melts in your mouth, making it easy to have more than one piece at a time.
Knafeh is a delicious Middle Eastern dessert that has uncertain origins. Some sources suggest it was created in Egypt during the 15th century, while others believe it was invented during the Umayyad Empire in the 10th century. Regardless of its history, this pastry is enjoyed in many Middle Eastern countries. Made with a crust of spun pastry and a sweet cheese filling topped with a sugar-based syrup, Knafeh is a must-try treat. Wondering what Knafeh tastes like? It's a dessert that's not too sweet, with a texture that melts in your mouth, making it easy to have more than one piece at a time.
One of the oldest Middle Eastern Pastry
A sweet incredible dish layered with cream, nuts and sometimes soft cheese, depending on where you'll eat it, drizzled with sugar syrup (or rosewater) and topped with other crunched nuts, mainly pistachios. Made with dough, more like vermicelli, this dish has a lengthy history across the Middle East. Many sources have crowned Nablus, a Palestinian city in West Bank with the inventor of knafeh. That's why it's sometimes called Nablusia. However, it's undisputed that this Ramadan's must-have dish hails from Umayyad dynasty. Regardless its origin, you need to give it a try!
Eat this impressive dish: Knafeh
It's said that knafeh as eaten as a filling meal during suhoor (the last meal Muslims eat n Ramadan before fasting- it should be eaten before the sunrise). It's so popular in all Arab territories, but each country (the Levant, Egypt, and of course Palestine) has its own version comes with different variations and fillings. Also, you will find it in Turkey, the Balkans, and Turkey. This variation emerges in the type of syrup (orange blossom or thick simple sugar liquid) and what you plan to use as filler between layers.
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One of the oldest Middle Eastern Pastry
A sweet incredible dish layered with cream, nuts and sometimes soft cheese, depending on where you'll eat it, drizzled with sugar syrup (or rosewater) and topped with other crunched nuts, mainly pistachios. Made with dough, more like vermicelli, this dish has a lengthy history across the Middle East. Many sources have crowned Nablus, a Palestinian city in West Bank with the inventor of knafeh. That's why it's sometimes called Nablusia. However, it's undisputed that this Ramadan's must-have dish hails from Umayyad dynasty. Regardless its origin, you need to give it a try!
Eat this impressive dish: Knafeh
It's said that knafeh as eaten as a filling meal during suhoor (the last meal Muslims eat n Ramadan before fasting- it should be eaten before the sunrise). It's so popular in all Arab territories, but each country (the Levant, Egypt, and of course Palestine) has its own version comes with different variations and fillings. Also, you will find it in Turkey, the Balkans, and Turkey. This variation emerges in the type of syrup (orange blossom or thick simple sugar liquid) and what you plan to use as filler between layers.
Dine-in with local families
Experience the authentic taste of the Middle eastern cuisine with Simsem. Join local families in cooking traditional Middle Eastern dishes. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with locals, learn new cooking techniques, and indulge in delicious food that will leave you craving for more. Book your culinary adventure today with Simsem.
One of the oldest Middle Eastern Pastry
A sweet incredible dish layered with cream, nuts and sometimes soft cheese, depending on where you'll eat it, drizzled with sugar syrup (or rosewater) and topped with other crunched nuts, mainly pistachios. Made with dough, more like vermicelli, this dish has a lengthy history across the Middle East. Many sources have crowned Nablus, a Palestinian city in West Bank with the inventor of knafeh. That's why it's sometimes called Nablusia. However, it's undisputed that this Ramadan's must-have dish hails from Umayyad dynasty. Regardless its origin, you need to give it a try!
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