Aish El Saraya (Bread of the Palaces)

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: almond extract

Vanilla extract provides a similar aromatic quality.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are more affordable and still add crunch.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.

Bring to boil until sugar is dissolved.

Once boiling, add lemon juice and continue to simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened slightly.

Remove from heat and add orange blossom water or rose water, stirring through, then set aside.

Combine all cream filling ingredients in a saucepan except for orange blossom water or rose water.

Heat through while stirring until smooth and thickened.

Once ready, add orange blossom water or rose water, stirring through, then set aside.

Layer the base of a dish with 4 slices of lightly toasted white bread.

Pour the prepared syrup over the top of the lightly toasted bread and allow to absorb.

Once absorbed, pour over the cream filling and evenly distribute.

Decorate the top with finishing touches.

Refrigerate for a few hours or until set.

Once set, slice into even portions.

Cooking Techniques

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