How To Make Iraqi Kuunafa Sweet Riceipi

fine semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer additives.

Grease the baking dish with ghee.

Layer the fine semolina in the baking dish, pressing down firmly.

Spread a thin layer of cooked semolina over the base.

In a separate pot, heat ghee and add the cheese and mozzarella, mixing well.

Add 50 ml of water to help melt the cheese mixture.

Once melted, add 3 tablespoons of rose water and mix until combined.

Layer the cheese mixture over the semolina base in the baking dish.

Press down firmly to pack the layers.

Top with another layer of semolina and press down again.

Drizzle remaining ghee over the top layer.

Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and pour syrup or honey over the top.

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