Konafa Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Make Syrup with:.
  2. 1 cup sugar.
  3. 1/4 cup water.
  4. 2 tsp lemon juice.
  5. 1 tsp orange blossom water.
  6. Cream Filling.
  7. 2 tablespoons ground rice.
  8. 1 tablespoons sugar.
  9. 1 1/2 cups milk.
  10. 2 Tbsp cup heavy cream.
  11. Walnut or Pistachios Filling.
  12. 1 cup walnuts and pistachios; chopped.
  13. 1 tbsp sugar
  14. Prepare the syrup by combining all and simmering over medium heat until thickened. Stir in orange blossom water and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  15. Cream filling:.
  16. Mix ground rice and sugar to a smooth paste with 1/2 the milk.
  17. Boil the rest of the milk and add the ground rice paste slowly, stirring continuously. Simmer until thick.
  18. Let cool, add cream and mix well.
  19. Walnut or pistachio filling:.
  20. Mix the chopped nuts with sugar. Put the konafa pastry in a large bowl and pull apart to separate the strands as much as possible. Pour melted butter over them and work it in thoroughly.
  21. Put half of the pastry in a large, deep oven dish. Spread either filling over it evenly.
  22. Cover with the remaining pastry and flattening out with the palm of your hand.
  23. Bake at uncovered 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
  24. Then increase temperature to 400 degrees for an additional 10 minutes or longer until it is golden.
  25. Remove from the oven and immediately pour the cold syrup over the hot konafa. Serve hot or cold.
  26. It is delicious when still warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 799.82 Kcal (3349 kJ)
Calories from fat 520.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.82g 89%
Cholesterol 149.62mg 50%
Sodium 386.19mg 16%
Potassium 209.21mg 4%
Total Carbs 62.3g 21%
Sugars 22.99g 92%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 10%
Protein 11.78g 24%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 113.4mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 328.24 Kcal (1374 kJ)
Calories from fat 213.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.73g 89%
Cholesterol 61.4mg 50%
Sodium 158.49mg 16%
Potassium 85.86mg 4%
Total Carbs 25.57g 21%
Sugars 9.43g 92%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 10%
Protein 4.83g 24%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 46.5mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.3
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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