Village Life in Mongolia! NOMAD Snake Cake - Mongolian Traditional Fried Dough

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry offers more fiber.

ground almonds

🥗Healthier: ground walnuts

💰Cheaper: ground sunflower seeds

Ground walnuts provide a similar texture.

orange blossom water

🥗Healthier: rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

Prepare the filling by mixing ground almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat until fully liquefied.

Lay out a sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter.

Layer additional sheets of phyllo pastry, brushing each with butter, until you have several layers stacked.

Spread the almond filling along one edge of the phyllo pastry.

Roll the pastry tightly around the filling to form a long snake shape.

Shape the rolled pastry into a spiral on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the top of the spiral with more melted butter to ensure it browns nicely.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before drizzling with honey.

Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with slivered almonds and sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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