Desserts
Batheetha
A traditional Kuwaiti dessert made from flour toasted in butter, flavoured with cardamom and dates, and served at celebrations. Its texture is sandy and melting, with a hazelnut-like taste.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Melt the butter and ghee in a frying pan over a low heat.
- Add the flour and stir constantly for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden blond and smelling of hazelnuts.
- Off the heat, stir in the sugar, the cardamom and the saffron previously infused in a little warm water.
- Blend the dates with the rose water until you have a smooth paste, then mix it into the flour mixture.
- Press the mixture into a mould or dish and decorate with the flaked almonds and pistachios.
- Let it cool before turning out and cutting into portions.
Variations and tips
Date-free version. Replace the dates with 3 tablespoons of honey for a more classic sweetness.
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Original Ecomely recipe.