Pistachio Mafroukeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that originated in Syria and Lebanon. It is a sweet and nutty treat made with semolina, pistachios, and sugar syrup.
To make Pistachio Mafroukeh, a mixture of semolina and butter is cooked on low heat until it turns golden brown. Then, finely ground pistachios are added to the mixture and cooked for a few minutes. The mixture is then pressed into a mold or baking dish and cut into small squares or diamond shapes.
The sugar syrup, which is the most important part of the dessert, is made by dissolving sugar in water and boiling it until it thickens. The hot syrup is then poured over the cooled mafroukeh pieces, allowing the syrup to seep into the semolina and nut mixture, creating a moist and sweet dessert.
Pistachio Mafroukeh is typically served at special occasions and celebrations such as weddings and religious holidays. It is also commonly enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or Arabic coffee. The combination of the buttery and nutty semolina with the sweet and sticky syrup makes Pistachio Mafroukeh a decadent and satisfying dessert.
