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Baklava

Name: Baklava
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 1 package filo dough; 2 cups walnuts; 1 cup pistachios; 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp rose water

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 Syrian cuisine, known for its flaky texture and aromatic flavors, often served during celebrations and special occasions.

8 ingredients

sweetnuttyfloralbutterycrispy

Culinary DNA Preview

Ottoman70%

Syrian30%

Ingredients

filo dough
1 package
walnuts
2 cups
pistachios
1 cup
unsalted butter
1 cup
sugar
1 cup
water
1 cup
lemon juice
2 tbsp
rose water
2 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Baklava originated in the Ottoman Empire, with Syrian baklava reflecting regional adaptations that emphasize local nuts and spices, symbolizing a blend of Middle Eastern culinary traditions.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Ottoman70%

ingredients+techniques

Syrian30%

ingredient_origin+local adaptation

Techniques

layering baking syrup soaking

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