Shaabiyat

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Shaabiyat is a Middle Eastern dessert that is similar to baklava. It is made with layers of phyllo dough that are brushed with melted butter and then filled with a mixture of sweetened ground nuts, such as pistachios or walnuts. The phyllo is then rolled up and cut into bite-sized pieces before being baked in the oven until golden brown and crispy.

Once the shaabiyat is finished baking, it is drizzled with a sweet syrup made with sugar, water, and sometimes a touch of lemon juice or rose water. This syrup helps to keep the dessert moist and adds a delicious sweetness to each bite.

Shaabiyat is typically served as a dessert or sweet snack, and it’s a popular treat during Ramadan and other Middle Eastern holidays. It can be enjoyed on its own or served alongside a cup of strong Arabic coffee or hot tea.

Ingredients

1 package phyllo dough1 to 1 1/2 cup melted gheeAshtaPistachiosSimple syrup (atir)

Ashta

2 cups whipping cream2 cups milk1/3 cup sugar2 tsp orange blossom water8 tbsp corn starch mixed with 1/4 cup milk

Direction

1: add milk, whipping cream and sugar in a saucepan, mix then turn heat on, stir every minute so they don’t stick to the bottom.2: bring to boil then add orange blossom water.3: start adding corn starch mix slowly and mix fast so they don’t make lumps.4: boil till it’s thick.5: pour to a plate then refrigerate till gets cold and firm before using

Atir

2 cups sugar1 cup room temperature water2 tsp lemon juice1 tsp orange blossom water

Direction

1- in a pot add sugar and water.2: turn on the heat on high, mix and bring to boil.3: when start boiling lower heat to medium then add lemon juice and orange blossom water.4: boil for another 5 minutes.5: turn off the heat and remove the pot to the side to cool down.

Direction

1: prepare ashta ahead of time need to be cold and thick same with syrup should be prepared ahead of time and cold.2: take out the phyllo dough separate in half( comes with 16 sheets ) each will be 8 sheets.3: cut into equal squares using the box or by your hand.4: fill with ashta and crushed pistachios( optional) then close the first later on the ashta secure nothing comes out.5:close it as triangle6:brush with ghee and make sure you add a good amount all over.7:bake at 350 f for about 45 minutes till it’s golden color.8: take out and drizzle cold atir while it’s hot.9: top with pistachios