Osmaliya with Pistachios
Directions
- 1Spray water on the shredded knafeh to make it pliable.
- 2In a small thick baking pan, place the samen baladi.
- 3Sprinkle the knafeh on the pan to form the first layer, filling in the gaps.
- 4Cover with a plastic bag, then press down with a rolling pin.
- 5Arrange the edges and shape to level.
- 6Add sugar and thickened qater to the pistachios and mix.
- 7Pour the mixture on top of the first layer of knafeh and flatten.
- 8Cover with a plastic bag, then press down with a rolling pin.
- 9Add the second layer of knafeh.
- 10Cover with a plastic bag, then press down with a rolling pin.
- 11Add the remaining samen baladi.
- 12Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees with the fan on.
- 13When the edges start to turn orange, remove from oven and drain the excess butter.
- 14Flip the osmaliya on a paper towel, place the pan and return it to the pan.
- 15Add the remaining samen baladi and place back into the oven until golden.
- 16Remove from the oven and add the thick qater.
- 17Leave aside to cool.
- 18Cut when cold to prevent it from crumbling.
Ingredients
- 200 grams shredded knafeh
- 3 tablespoons samen baladi
- 150 grams pistachios
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 tablespoons thickened qater
Equipment
ovensmall baking panspray bottle with waterrolling pinplastic bagpaper towel
Tips
- It is important to not use thin qater, as this will make it lose the crispness.
- Cut when cold to prevent it from crumbling.