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Baklava
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Baklava

9 ingredients 30 min + 1 hr Serves 8-10 openrecipes
Baklava

Sticky sweet, flaky and nutty, a small slice of baklava goes a long way, especially with a tiny cup of strong coffee. Serve after a mezze feast.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

390
Calories
8g
Protein
25g
Fat
40g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pistachio 1 oz (28g / ~49 kernels) 159
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Pastry not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 18 sheets ready-made filo pastry
  • 225g/8oz unsalted butter
  • 225g/8oz mixed pistachios
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 350g/12oz granulated sugar
  • 300ml/10½fl oz water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp orange

Directions

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By bbcfood · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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