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Homemade Reshteh Khoshkar: Traditional Gilani Sweet

Discover the 5 essential steps for making authentic Reshteh Khoshkar, the traditional sweet from Gilan. Learn the exact ingredients, frying tips, and serving methods for a perfect Persian dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Chocolate Dessert, Traditional Sweet
Cuisine: Gilani, Persian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Rice-Flour Batter
  • 2 cups fresh rice flour
  • 3 cups water
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • For the Filling
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • Optional: a pinch of ginger powder
  • For Frying
  • Oil as needed
  • For Serving
  • Grape molasses traditional
  • Honey optional

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Batter
  2. Sift rice flour into a bowl.
  3. Add water gradually and whisk until the batter becomes thin like water.
  4. Add salt and turmeric, then mix well.
  5. Tip: Batter must be thin so the strands come out smooth.
  6. Make the Nut Filling
  7. Mix chopped walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a bowl.
  8. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  9. Cook the Rice-Flour Strands
  10. Heat a non-stick pan over low heat (just warm-not hot).
  11. Pour the batter into a bottle with a perforated lid.
  12. Drizzle thin strands quickly in circular motions onto the pan.
  13. Once dry and easily lifted, remove and place on a cloth.
  14. Fill and Fold
  15. Place 1 tbsp of walnut mixture on each sheet.
  16. Fold into a semicircle or samosa shape.
  17. Press edges to seal them well.
  18. Fry the Khoshkar
  19. Heat oil in a pan.
  20. Fry each Khoshkar just until golden (avoid over-frying).
  21. Transfer onto a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  22. Serve
  23. Serve warm with grape molasses or honey.
  24. Best enjoyed with Persian tea.