What does Kunafa mean?

The word Kunafa comes from the Circassian word (Chnafah). The word Chnafah consists of two syllables namely (Chna) which means Bulbul and (fah) which means color. Hence, Kunafa means the (bulbul color).

 

Kunafa is a dessert specialty of the Levant and Egypt. It is made from Kunafa shredded dough and vermicelli (in some types). There are over 10 different types of Kunafa but the most popular are:

 

Kunafa Khishneh (rough): the crust is made from long thin noodle threads.

Kunafa Naameh (fine): made from fine pieces of Kunafa dough made from “Farkhah” flour (Semolina)

Kunafa Mabroomeh (rolls): made from long thin noodle threads rolled around the cheese.

Kunafa Bayn Narain : a double decker of dough and cheese or cream stuffed in the middle.