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Beirut Muftaqa (Traditional Muftaqa)

Muftaqa — a classic Beirut dessert that needs patience, time and effort (often more than one person helps with the stirring). With Shou Tabkhin you’ll enjoy authentic muftaqa made the traditional way.

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Half a kilogram Egyptian or Italian rice, soaked overnight.4 cups sugar50 grams turmeric (a small yellow lump) or 3 large tablespoonsHalf a kilo of tahini (sesame paste)1 liter of waterPine nuts, or almonds, or raw walnuts, for garnish on top.

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Beirut Muftaqa (Traditional Muftaqa) — Recipe by Nada Hadraj

Step 1

Soak the rice overnight; the next day drain it and then put it in a pressure cooker or a regular pot with the water and the 'yellow knot' (turmeric), stirring continuously until it boils

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