Knafeh
Directions
- 1Separate the kadaifi into thin strands.
- 2Add a pinch of food colouring powder.
- 3Mix well until the strands are evenly coloured.
- 4Pour melted butter over the kadaifi strands.
- 5Mix until the strands are well coated.
- 6Press the mixture into the tart pan.
- 7Add the mozzarella cheese on top of the kadaifi.
- 8Cover the cheese with the remaining kadaifi.
- 9Bake for 30 minutes at 190°C.
- 10Make the syrup: Mix water, caster sugar, and lemon juice in a pan, and bring to a boil until the sugar has dissolved.
- 11Pour the syrup over the baked knafeh.
- 12Sprinkle with pistachio nuts.
Ingredients
- 1 package kadaifi
- 1 pinch food colouring powder
- 100 g butter
- 250 g mozzarella
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 handful pistachio
Equipment
bowlknifemeasuring cupspatulatart pan