Kanafeh/Kunafa/Canafa is a popular traditional Arabian dessert. Kunafa has its roots associated with the Levant region. The dessert is typically considered as a pastry soaked in sweet rose syrup and filled with cheese and is mainly comprises of vermicelli or semolina dough. Traditionally, roasted vermicelli is filled with sweet white cheese, few drops of rose water and a thick syrup of sugar is poured all over the pastry after it is cooked. There are many variations of Kunafa available in the different regions of Levantine Countries, Personally I have tasted Kunafa filled with cream cheese, Nutella and Lotus Biscoff .
In our local restaurants the dough of the Kunafa are usually prepared and stored in a refrigerator. The dough is usually baked for 10-15 minutes in an oven until the crust turns to golden brown color and then sugar syrup, rose water will be poured over its surface along with chopped pistachios. Because of the rich color of Kunafa, they can be easily identifiable on a dining table. Many food historians believes that this traditional dessert was originated Nablus city, which lies on the West bank.
It is quite common in Saudi Arabia to offer Kunafa as a dessert during the family gatherings, marriage celebrations and outdoor recreations. This dessert is available in almost all Saudi bakeries and sweet shops. Muhanned al-Rabbe, a popular baker from the city of Nablus holds the world record for preparing the world’s largest Kunafa (~74 meters; 1.75 Tonne). Shawaya House and King of Nabulsyia Konafa are some of the most popular shops from my local area who are specialized in preparing delicious Kunafa.
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I was employed in Saudi Arabia from 2001 to 2011. I have visited many cities since then, one of them being “Al Khobar”. I have eaten almost all the food in Saudi Arabia, it is not like to express in words that this sweet is so tasty after eating. Thank you for remembering this food.
, can you please let me know the local name of this dessert in your country.