ChefJihan Liu
Lebanese Nights
Art is in the details… this dessert is a true work of art in its preparation and presentation. Ready to taste, and tell us what you think?
Ingredients:\r\n4 cups milk (1 liter)\r\n3/4 cup fine semolina (less than 1 cup)\r\n1 teaspoon ground mastic\r\n1/4 cup sugar\r\n1 tablespoon rose water\r\n1 tablespoon orange blossom water\r\n1 tablespoon vanilla\r\n1/2 cup or more shredded coconut, to suit serving bowls
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Preparation:\r\nPlace the milk with the mastic, sugar, and vanilla in a pot over heat, stirring constantly.\r\nWhen the mixture boils, add the orange blossom water, rose water, and semolina, and continue stirring over low heat until the mixture thickens to a dense consistency, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a serving dish and spread evenly until cooled. Then sprinkle ground pistachios. Meanwhile, prepare the cream:\r\n300 g cream for whipping\r\n1 tablespoon vanilla
Beat the mixture with an electric mixer and refrigerate briefly. Then spread the cream over the cooled pudding evenly and top with shredded coconut. If desired, decorate with nuts and fruit. When serving, drizzle syrup as desired.
It is best to chill Layali Lubnan for several hours before serving...
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Jihan Liu
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Ingredients
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- 4 cups milk (1 liter)
- 3/4 cup fine semolina (less than a cup)
- 1 teaspoon ground mastic
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon rosewater
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup or more grated coconut, depending on the size of the serving dish
- 300 grams whipping cream
Method
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- Place the mixture in the serving dish and spread evenly until it cools. Then sprinkle ground pistachios. Meanwhile prepare the cream: 300 grams whipping cream 1 tablespoon vanilla
- We blend the mixture in an electric blender and chill it in the fridge for a little while. Then we spread the cream evenly over the cold mixture and sprinkle grated coconut on top. If desired, garnish with nuts and fruits. When serving, add syrup to taste.
- It is best to place the Lebanese Nights dish in the refrigerator for several hours before serving...
- Place the mixture in the serving dish and spread evenly until it cools. Then sprinkle ground pistachios. Meanwhile, prepare the cream:
