Mafroukeh (Pistachio Truffles) Ingredients 1 cup unsalted pistachios lightly toasted, ground3/4 cups sugar, divided14 cup unsalted butter12 cup fine semolina1 cup water2 tsp rose water Ashta 2 cups of milk2 tbsp of sugar2 tbsp of corn starch1 tsp of rose water Steps Prepare the ashta ahead and allow it to cool completely. Using a piping bag pipe 1 tsp sized dallops on parchment paper and freeze.In a food processor pulse together the pistachios and 2 tbsp of sugar and set aside.On medium high heat, melt the butter and add in the semolina and stir until grains are well coated with butter. Add in the water and the remaining 12 cup 2 tbsp of sugar and stir to combine and continue cooking for about 2-3 minutes. Mixture should resemble mashed potatoes.Add in the ground pistachios and rose water and stir until well combined and homogenous. Turn off the heat and let it cool.Once the semolina mixture has cooled, scoop out the dough into round balls, make an indentation and place the frozen ashta, close the edges and form a round ball, then coat it even with more ground pistachios and refrigerate.You can serve simple syrup on the side if you like it sweeter, however this recipe contains the right amount of sugar.Should be stored in the fridge.Enjoy! Source : www.instagram.com
