Baku Kitchen! An independent reference of traditional food

rosewater

186 dishes.

FigolliFigolliAlmond-filled pastry figures iced and given at Easter to children.FirneeFirneeMilk pudding thickened with cornstarch, scented with cardamom and pistachioFirniFirnirice-flour milk pudding scented with rosewater and dusted with cinnamonFlaounaFlaounaEaster cheese-filled pastry with raisins and mintFoni BoakibaaFoni BoakibaaBaked sweet cake of rice, coconut and palm sugar, cut into squaresFougasse monégasqueFougasse monégasqueorange-blossom flatbread topped with nuts, anise candiesGazGazIsfahani rosewater-pistachio nougatGers ogailyGers ogailysaffron-cardamom sponge cake sprinkled with sesameGhraibaGhraibacrumbly clarified-butter shortbread rings, baked for EidGhraybehGhraybehPale melting shortbread of ghee and sugar, often marked with a pistachio.GhribaGhribaCrackle-topped cookie of almond, coconut or semolina, piled up for feast daysGnamakoudjiGnamakoudjisinus-clearing fresh ginger juice with lemon and pineappleGulab JamunGulab JamunFried milk-solid dumplings soaked in rose-cardamom syrupGullacGullacSheets of starch wafer softened in sweet milk, layered with walnuts and rosewater.Halawet el-jibnHalawet el-jibnsweet cheese rolls filled with clotted cream, rosewater syrup; Hama originHalua ya ZanzibarHalua ya ZanzibarSticky translucent sweet of wheat starch, ghee, cardamom and nutsHalvaitarHalvaitarLiquid halva of flour cooked in oil with sugar, poured and eaten warm.Halwa BahrainiHalwa Bahrainigelatinous saffron-cornstarch sweet with nuts, made since the 1850sIraqi biryaniIraqi biryanirice with vermicelli, raisins, nuts, peas and fried chicken, tossed at the tableJalebiJalebiCrisp fermented-batter spirals fried and dunked in saffron syrupJallabJallabdate-grape molasses drink with rosewater, pine nuts and crushed iceJazariyehJazariyehcarrot paste cooked with sugar and pistachio, cut into squaresJus d’avocatJus d’avocatThick avocado and milk shake blended with almonds, dates and sugarKaab el ghazalKaab el ghazalcrescent gazelle-horn pastries filled with almond paste and orange-blossom waterKaak WarkaKaak Warkadelicate almond-paste rings scented with rosewater, the Tunis wedding pastryKabuliKabuliSpiced rice layered with lamb or chicken, raisins and fried onion.Kacha GollaKacha GollaLoose, crumbly fresh-cheese sweet eaten with a spoon rather than shapedKahiKahicrisp layered pastry drenched in syrup, topped with geymarKaimatiKaimatiSmall fried dough balls tossed in cardamom sugar syrupKallajKallajThin pastry sheets fried with cheese and soaked in syrup, eaten in Ramadan.Karabij HalabKarabij HalabNut-stuffed semolina domes served under a cloud of white soapwort cream.KazandibiKazandibiMilk pudding deliberately scorched on the pan base, rolled and served in caramelised slices.KhabeesKhabeesToasted flour beaten with ghee, sugar, saffron and cardamom into a soft paste.KhakshirKhakshirTiny seeds soaked in iced water with sugar or rosewater, drunk as coolant.Khalas datesKhalas datesAmber caramel-flavoured dates served with coffee to arriving guests.Khaliat al-nahlKhaliat al-nahlhoneycomb of dough balls stuffed with cream cheese and glazed with syrup

  • Samsa

    Layered pastry squares of almond and sesame steeped in rose syrup. Ready in 50 min prep and 30 min cooking.…

  • Gullac

    Sheets of starch wafer softened in sweet milk, layered with walnuts and rosewater. Ready in 30 min prep and 4…

  • Aish el-saraya

    Syrup-soaked bread base under thick ashta cream and crushed pistachios. Ready in 30 min prep and 25 min cooking. 8…

  • Air Katira

    Milk drink thickened with gum tragacanth, basil seeds and malva nuts. Ready in 15 min prep and none cooking. 6…

  • Aluvi Boakibaa

    Dense baked cake of grated cassava, coconut and sugar, cut into squares. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 1 hour…

  • Anushabur

    Sweet porridge of hulled wheat with dried fruit, nuts and cinnamon. Ready in 20 min plus overnight soaking prep and…

  • Asure

    Pudding of grains, pulses, dried fruit and nuts, shared with neighbours. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 2 hours cooking.…

  • Awameh

    Crisp fried dough balls rolled in syrup and sesame. Ready in 20 min prep and 25 min cooking. About 40…

  • Bakalawa bil jibna

    Filo baklava filled with sweet cheese cream and rose water. Ready in 45 minutes prep and 45 minutes cooking. One…

  • Balaleet

    Cardamom vermicelli with saffron and egg. Ready in 10 min prep and 25 min cooking. 4 servings. A breakfast recipe…