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Baklava

Name: Baklava
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 package filo dough; 2 cups, chopped walnuts; 1 cup, chopped pistachios; 1 cup, melted unsalted butter; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp rose water; 1/2 cup honey

Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey. It is a beloved dessert in Lebanese cuisine, often served during festive occasions and celebrations, symbolizing hospitality and tradition.

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Lebanese70%

Ottoman30%

Ingredients

filo dough
1 package
walnuts
2 cups, chopped
pistachios
1 cup, chopped
unsalted butter
1 cup, melted
sugar
2 cups
water
1 cup
lemon juice
2 tbsp
rose water
1 tbsp
honey
1/2 cup

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Baklava's origins trace back to the Ottoman Empire, with variations found across the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean. Lebanese baklava has developed its distinct character through local nut varieties and syrup flavors.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Lebanese70%

ingredients+techniques

Ottoman30%

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Techniques

layering baking syrup soaking

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