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Mafteqa

Mafteqa is a well-known traditional Beirut dish. It is not a difficult recipe, but it does require patience and a long time over the heat. It is a special dish often made for celebrations and special occasions.

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‏‎ Half a kilo of Egyptian or Italian rice, soaked the night before‏‎4 cups sugar50 g turmeric or yellow spice ("oqdet safra")‏‎Half a kilo tahini‏‎1 liter water‏‎Pine nuts, almonds, or walnuts for garnish

Step 1

Leave the rice soaked in water from the previous night until the next day.