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Ramadan Recipes: Znoud El Sit

  • Publish date: Monday، 03 April 2023 Last update: Monday، 15 May 2023
Ramadan Recipes: Znoud El Sit

Znoud El Sit is a well-known dessert in the Middle East that is particularly popular during the month of Ramadan, similar to other desserts like Baklawa and Mahalabia. Its name is derived from the resemblance of the dessert's shape to a lady's upper arms.

During the month of Ramadan, Znoud El Sit pastries can be found at most sweet shops in Lebanon and are often consumed as a dessert after iftar, the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset to break their fast. Following a long day of fasting, people usually enjoy a sweet treat along with a cup of coffee or tea as a late-night snack.

  • Ingredients

    • 30 Minutes
    • 20 Serving
    • 198 Calories

Ashta Filling

½ litre of whole milk
½ litre 35% whipping cream (or 18% liquid table cream or replace with whole milk)
¾ cup cornstarch
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp rose water

Simple Syrup

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 squeeze of lemon

Choice of Flavoring for Simple Syrup

1 tbsp rose water
OR 1 tsp orange zest and 5 strands saffron

Other Ingredients

15-20 sheets of phyllo
½ cup melted butter
Nuts for garnish

  • Method & Directions

    • 20 Minutes
  1. Put Thaw phyllo pastry in the fridge
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Thaw phyllo pastry in the fridge overnight.
  2. Make simple syrup by boiling sugar
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Make simple syrup by boiling sugar, water, and lemon juice in a pot for 12 minutes. Add orange zest, saffron, or rose water if desired
  3. Start making ashta filling
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Make ashta filling by whisking whole milk, cream, and corn starch together. Heat on medium-high and whisk for 10 minutes until thickened. Add rose water or orange blossom water and refrigerate for 1-2 hours
  4. Preheat
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Preheat oven to 450F
  5. Cut phyllo sheets into 4 equal strips
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Cut phyllo sheets into 4 equal strips along the short edge and then cut each strip in half to create shorter strips
  6. Place and Roll
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Layer two long strips and one short strip to form a cross. Place 1.5 tablespoons of ashta filling in the center and fold the sides over it. Roll tightly to form a log shape
  7. Bake for 15-25 minutes until golden brown
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Brush a sheet pan and each pastry with butter. Bake for 15-25 minutes until golden brown
  8. Fry the Pastries
    تم نسخ الرابط
    To fry the pastries, heat oil in a pot or pan until hot, making sure there is enough oil to cover half of the roll
  9. Serve
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Drop 2-3 pieces in at a time, frying each side until golden brown for a few seconds. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Drizzle the sugar syrup on top and garnish with nuts.

  • Nutrition Facts

Calories 198

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