Hot, syrup-soaked cheese pastry sold in Amman's old city shops and eaten at all hours.
History
Knafeh came from Nablus, spread across Jordan after 1948, and became a staple street sweet in Amman.
Ingredients
- Akkawi cheese
- Kataifi
- Butter
- Sugar syrup
- Orange blossom water
- Pistachios
How it's made
- Soak cheese in water to remove salt
- Press buttered pastry in a pan
- Add the cheese layer
- Bake or fry until golden
- Flip, soak in syrup and sprinkle nuts
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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Famous brands & makers
- Habiba Sweets
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