Baklava Baklava Baklava (, , or ; ) is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey. It is characteristic of the cuisines of the Levant, the Caucasus, Balkans, Maghreb, and of Central and West Asia. The word "baklava" is first attested in English in 1650, a borrowing from Ottoman Turkish . The name baklava is used in many languages with minor phonetic and spelling variations. Historian Paul D. Buell argues that the word "baklava" may come from the Mongolian root ' 'to tie, wrap up,
Qatari cuisine Original recipe was blended together by Mohamed Fathi, an Egyptian scientist. Rose water and pistachio pudding. Cheesecake topped with cream. Other desserts include baklava, kanafeh, and qatayef, as well as local variations on desserts from the Western World. Qatari cuisine Qatari cuisine is made up of traditional Arab cuisine. Machbūs, a meal consisting of rice, meat, and vegetables, is the national dish in Qatar. Seafood and dates are staple food items in the country. Rice, meat, onions, and tomatoes mixed with spices. This dish is the local variation of kabsa. Rice, meat, and vegetables mixed with spices. This dish is