Middle Eastern Knafeh with Bamboo Shoot
A unique dessert that combines traditional Middle Eastern flavors with the crunch of bamboo shoots. This sweet treat is perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups Bamboo shoots
- ●1 package Knafeh dough
- ●1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- ●1 cup Maple syrup
- ●1 cup Pistachios
- ●2 tbsp Rose water
- ●1 cup Sugar
- ●1 tsp Cardamom powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Steam the bamboo shoots for 10 minutes.
- 3
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 4
Add the knafeh dough and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 5
Remove the dough from the skillet and set aside.
- 6
In the same skillet, add the pistachios and cook for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
- 7
Add the maple syrup, rose water, sugar, and cardamom powder to the skillet.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 9
Assemble the dessert by placing a piece of the knafeh dough on a serving plate.
- 10
Top the dough with a spoonful of the bamboo shoots and drizzle with the syrup mixture.
- 11
Repeat the layers one more time, finishing with a piece of dough on top.
- 12
Serve immediately and enjoy!