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Om Ali

Name: Om Ali
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 2 cups puff pastry or croissants; 4 cups whole milk; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts); 1/2 cup raisins; 1 tsp cinnamon powder; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

Om Ali is a traditional Egyptian dessert made from layers of puff pastry soaked in sweetened milk, mixed with nuts and raisins, and baked until golden and bubbly. It is a warm, comforting dish often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings, reflecting Egypt's rich culinary heritage.

8 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Egyptian70%

Middle Eastern30%

Ingredients

puff pastry or croissants
2 cups
whole milk
4 cups
sugar
1 cup
mixed nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts)
1 cup
raisins
1/2 cup
cinnamon powder
1 tsp
vanilla extract
1 tsp
heavy cream (optional)
1/2 cup

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Om Ali is named after a 13th-century Mamluk queen, Om Ali, and is said to have originated from a celebratory dish created in her honor, symbolizing the blend of local and Middle Eastern influences in Egyptian cuisine.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Egyptian70%

ingredients+techniques

Middle Eastern30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

soaking baking mixing toasting

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