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Nutritional Values
480kcal
12gProtein
58gCarbs
25gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Knafeh
How to order / say it
Say it
كنافة — [kuh-NAH-feh]
Order
I'd like the knafeh, please.
Locally
أريد الكنافة، من فضلك.
Say locally
A sweet dessert made with thin noodle-like pastry soaked in sugar syrup.
Why try it?
Knafeh is an essential part of Jordanian celebrations, especially during Ramadan. It is cherished for its soothing sweetness and cultural significance.
How it tastes
The pastry is crispy and slightly chewy, while the cheese filling is smooth and savory-sweet. The sugar syrup adds a fragrant floral note.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Knafeh has its origins in Nablus in the 10th century and spread across the Levant over centuries. It became particularly popular in Jordan during the 20th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g kataifi pastry
- 🥛 200 g unsalted cheese
- 🍯 200 ml sugar syrup
- 🫒 50 g ghee
- 🥜 50 g crushed pistachios
Method
- 1 Spread kataifi pastry in a baking dish.
- 2 Layer cheese evenly over pastry.
- 3 Bake until golden and cheese is melted.
- 4 Pour syrup over baked pastry and garnish with pistachios.
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