Aish El Saraya

Aish El Saraya is a delightful Lebanese dessert featuring layers of sweetened bread soaked in aromatic syrup, topped with creamy custard and garnished with nuts. This indulgent treat offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a cherished favorite in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Ingredients

• Arabic bread - 2 slices
• Milk - 500 ml
• Sugar - 100 g
• Cornstarch - 30 g
• Rose water - 1 tsp
• Pistachios (chopped) - 30 g
• Walnuts (chopped) - 30 g
• Butter - 30 g
• Water - 200 ml
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a saucepan, combine the milk, 50 g of sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Stir well and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Once thick, remove from heat and add the rose water. Stir to combine.
4. In another saucepan, bring the water and remaining 50 g of sugar to a boil to create a simple syrup. Let it simmer for 5 minutes before removing from heat.
5. Cut the Arabic bread into quarters and arrange them in a baking dish. Pour the simple syrup over the bread, ensuring it is well-soaked.
6. Melt the butter and pour it over the soaked bread evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden and slightly crispy.
8. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before pouring the thickened milk mixture over the top.
9. Garnish with chopped pistachios and walnuts before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 35 g
• Sodium: 100 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a source of energy from carbohydrates.
• Contains nuts which are rich in healthy fats and protein.

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