https://arshadhs.github.io/tags/cheese/Recent content in Cheese on Arshad SiddiquiHugoen-usMon, 13 Jul 2015 17:00:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/dessert/knafeh---i/Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:00:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/dessert/knafeh---i/<h1 id="kunafa"> Kunafa <a class="anchor" href="#kunafa">#</a> </h1> <p>This recipe uses vermicelli as a substitute for kataifi and ricotta with mozzarella in place of the cheeses.</p> <hr> <h2 id="ingredients"> Ingredients <a class="anchor" href="#ingredients">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Kataifi</strong> – 200 g</li> <li><strong>Butter (unsalted) or Ghee</strong> – 50 g</li> <li><strong>Ricotta cheese</strong> – 200 g</li> <li><strong>Mozzarella (shredded)</strong> – 100 g</li> </ul> <h4 id="for-the-syrup"> For the syrup <a class="anchor" href="#for-the-syrup">#</a> </h4> <ul> <li><strong>Sugar</strong> – 1½ cups</li> <li><strong>Water</strong> – 1 cup</li> <li><strong>Lemon juice</strong> – 2 tablespoons</li> <li><strong>Cinnamon stick</strong> – 1</li> </ul> <h3 id="for-garnish-optional-adjust-as-desired"> For Garnish (optional, adjust as desired) <a class="anchor" href="#for-garnish-optional-adjust-as-desired">#</a> </h3> <ul> <li>Almonds – 5 (blanched)</li> <li>Dates – 5 (dried and chopped)</li> <li>Golden raisins – 10</li> <li>Cashews – 5</li> <li>Walnuts – 5</li> <li>Green pistachios – 5</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="recipe"> Recipe <a class="anchor" href="#recipe">#</a> </h2> <ol> <li>Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4.</li> <li>Grease and line an 8-inch sandwich tin with baking paper, coating sides and base lightly with butter or baking spread.</li> <li>Break vermicelli into small pieces and roast in butter. Add 2 tablespoons of water if needed to soften, but avoid mushiness.</li> <li>Spread half of the vermicelli evenly in the baking dish and press down lightly.</li> <li>Spread ricotta cheese evenly over the vermicelli.</li> <li>Layer shredded mozzarella evenly over ricotta.</li> <li>Cover with remaining vermicelli.</li> <li>Bake for 30–40 minutes until the top is lightly golden-brown.</li> </ol> <h3 id="meanwhile-prepare-the-sugar-syrup"> Meanwhile, prepare the sugar syrup: <a class="anchor" href="#meanwhile-prepare-the-sugar-syrup">#</a> </h3> <ol start="9"> <li> <p>In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat water over medium heat.</p>