rosewater
186 dishes.
FirneeMilk pudding thickened with cornstarch, scented with cardamom and pistachio
Firnirice-flour milk pudding scented with rosewater and dusted with cinnamon
FlaounaEaster cheese-filled pastry with raisins and mintdessertFoni BoakibaaBaked sweet cake of rice, coconut and palm sugar, cut into squaresdessertFougasse monégasqueorange-blossom flatbread topped with nuts, anise candies
GazIsfahani rosewater-pistachio nougat
Gers ogailysaffron-cardamom sponge cake sprinkled with sesame
Ghraibacrumbly clarified-butter shortbread rings, baked for EiddessertGhraybehPale melting shortbread of ghee and sugar, often marked with a pistachio.dessertGhribaCrackle-topped cookie of almond, coconut or semolina, piled up for feast days
Gnamakoudjisinus-clearing fresh ginger juice with lemon and pineapple
Gulab JamunFried milk-solid dumplings soaked in rose-cardamom syrupdessertGullacSheets of starch wafer softened in sweet milk, layered with walnuts and rosewater.dessertHalawet el-jibnsweet cheese rolls filled with clotted cream, rosewater syrup; Hama origindessertHalua ya ZanzibarSticky translucent sweet of wheat starch, ghee, cardamom and nutsdessertHalvaitarLiquid halva of flour cooked in oil with sugar, poured and eaten warm.
Halwa Bahrainigelatinous saffron-cornstarch sweet with nuts, made since the 1850s
Iraqi biryanirice with vermicelli, raisins, nuts, peas and fried chicken, tossed at the table
JalebiCrisp fermented-batter spirals fried and dunked in saffron syrup
Jallabdate-grape molasses drink with rosewater, pine nuts and crushed icedessertJazariyehcarrot paste cooked with sugar and pistachio, cut into squaresdrinkJus d’avocatThick avocado and milk shake blended with almonds, dates and sugardessertKaab el ghazalcrescent gazelle-horn pastries filled with almond paste and orange-blossom waterdessertKaak Warkadelicate almond-paste rings scented with rosewater, the Tunis wedding pastrymainKabuliSpiced rice layered with lamb or chicken, raisins and fried onion.
Kacha GollaLoose, crumbly fresh-cheese sweet eaten with a spoon rather than shaped
Kahicrisp layered pastry drenched in syrup, topped with geymar
KaimatiSmall fried dough balls tossed in cardamom sugar syrup
KallajThin pastry sheets fried with cheese and soaked in syrup, eaten in Ramadan.dessertKarabij HalabNut-stuffed semolina domes served under a cloud of white soapwort cream.dessertKazandibiMilk pudding deliberately scorched on the pan base, rolled and served in caramelised slices.
KhabeesToasted flour beaten with ghee, sugar, saffron and cardamom into a soft paste.
KhakshirTiny seeds soaked in iced water with sugar or rosewater, drunk as coolant.snackKhalas datesAmber caramel-flavoured dates served with coffee to arriving guests.bread & pastryKhaliat 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.…
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Aish el-saraya
Syrup-soaked bread base under thick ashta cream and crushed pistachios. Ready in 30 min prep and 25 min cooking. 8…
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Air Katira
Milk drink thickened with gum tragacanth, basil seeds and malva nuts. Ready in 15 min prep and none cooking. 6…
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Aluvi Boakibaa
Dense baked cake of grated cassava, coconut and sugar, cut into squares. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 1 hour…
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Anushabur
Sweet porridge of hulled wheat with dried fruit, nuts and cinnamon. Ready in 20 min plus overnight soaking prep and…
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Asure
Pudding of grains, pulses, dried fruit and nuts, shared with neighbours. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 2 hours cooking.…
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Awameh
Crisp fried dough balls rolled in syrup and sesame. Ready in 20 min prep and 25 min cooking. About 40…
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Bakalawa bil jibna
Filo baklava filled with sweet cheese cream and rose water. Ready in 45 minutes prep and 45 minutes cooking. One…
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Balaleet
Cardamom vermicelli with saffron and egg. Ready in 10 min prep and 25 min cooking. 4 servings. A breakfast recipe…