RECIPE: Baklava

Here's another recipe that's great for the the Noche Buena feast shared by The Maya Kitchen and Chef George Lizares of the LJC Group of Restaurants . I had my first taste of baklava at the Salcedo Market years ago. Its a filo pasty filled with minced nuts. Its really quite good albeit expensive since you need pistachio and walnuts. I think you can tweak the recipe a bit. ;)

BAKLAVA

(Good for 4-5 persons)

Freshly made baklava was one of Larry’s favorite desserts and he enjoyed it with vanilla ice cream.  It’s a simple but elegant dish fit for a king.

Ingredients for the filling and wrapping

120 grams Shelled pistachio nuts

120 grams Shelled walnuts nuts

50 grams Powdered sugar

220 grams Unsalted Butter, melted

Filo pastry sheets