crystallized with pistachios.Crystal candy of all kinds, whether red or white, is considered one of the most delicious and delicious types of sweets of Syrian origin, as its ingredients create a special charming taste for those who taste it and take it with its magic to its special place, and it always attracts attention to it, especially with its bright colors, in addition to being included in the list of the most famous sweets in celebrations, official occasions and special occasions, in addition to being present in most items that are presented as a simple gift or to guests inside your home and is a proof of generosity and generosity.
The main ingredient for crystal making is kunafa, so what is its history?
Kunafa in the Fatimid Era
Kunafa became very famous and widespread during the Fatimid era and was one of the sweets that was eaten throughout the year, and those who did not eat it throughout the year ate it specifically in the month of Ramadan, and since then Kunafa has been famous and closely associated with the month of Ramadan, and Kunafa was also known in the Ayyubid, Mamluk, Fatimid and Turkish eras.
Kunafa in the era of Muhammad Ali
The manufacture of kunafa returned again in the era of Muhammad Ali, especially after its manufacture stopped significantly during the Fatimid era, when Muhammad Ali went to the great-grandfather of Hajj Atris, who was known as the most famous kunafa in Cairo in the Sayeda Zeinab area and was called (Hajj Arafa), and he started making it and restoring it again.
The old way of making kunafa
The manufacture of kunafa differed in the past from its current manufacture, as in the past they used physical cones from which the dough could seep onto a flat sheet and was leveled by placing the sheet on charcoal or firewood, and some people used to go to the kunafa maker carrying their own ghee and sugar to make it for them.
Learn about the types of pistachio crystal
Although the ingredients between white crystal candy and red crystal candy are similar, they differ in the way they are prepared, as well as in their noticeable color between clear gold or shiny white.
White crystal:
The name is due to the fact that it resembles Crystallization The little white one, which consists of two thin layers of pure white kunafa with a rich pistachio filling in the middle, which adds a special charm when inserted into the ingredients of any dessert, in addition to other ingredients such as ghee, starch, flour, sugar and some powdered milk.
Red crystal:
As for the red crystal, it consists of the same ingredients as the white crystal, but the only difference is that the kunafa is browned in ghee until it takes on a light brown or reddish-golden color, which is why it is called the red crystal, but it has a special taste that does not resemble the white crystal, especially with the presence of the rich pistachio filling with the golden kunafa.
Popular Kunafa Shapes
Kunafa with mango :
It is considered one of the most famous types of kunafa that has spread in recent times, which has been closely associated with the holy month of Ramadan as a gift when going to a holiday or when serving it to guests at home, it has a distinctive and excellent taste as it consists of kunafa, sugar, mango juice and mango pieces, in addition to the basic ingredients ghee, flour and vanilla.
Nabulsi kunafa:
It is one of the most delicious types of kunafa, and it was known at the beginning of its manufacture in the State of Palestine and then moved to the rest of the countries, and is considered to have the same ingredients as kunafa with cream, but without the cream and with the addition of cheese for the confectionery industry.
Kanafeh with cream:
Considered from Kunafa It consists of hair-shaped kunafa, powdered milk, starch, caster sugar, caster sugar, vanilla, cream, flour and ghee, and when the ingredients are mixed together, you can taste the most beautiful and delicious desserts.
How to make pistachio crystal kunafa dessert
Ingredients:
- Powdered milk
- ground sugar
- Kanafeh
- margarine
- Starch
- Flour
- The main filling is pistachios
Method of preparation:
- Pour the ghee over the kunafa and mix well.
- Place a layer of kunafa in a tray and make sure it is well pressed.
- Put drops of syrup or syrup on a portion of the pistachios until they are well combined.
- Then distribute the pistachio filling over the first layer of kunafa.
- Place a second layer of kunafa on top of the pistachios, press it down and stack it on top of the pistachios.
- Place the pan in a 190 degree oven for half an hour.
- Remove the crystal from the oven and pour a layer of syrup over it, then cut it and let it cool.
In the end, one of the most popular Syrian desserts that is rich in energy and calories is the pistachio kunafa. Crystalline With its delicious taste and wonderful shape in terms of color and shine, it is considered one of the easy desserts in how to prepare it, as it needs accuracy in preparation, but it is worth the time, care and effort.