How to Make Delicious KUNEFE At Home? Easily Applicable Technique and Tricks to Maximize Its Taste!

[@mradvar1]

As an Iranian, I’m in love with Turkish food and your passion about life and cooking. Wish you a happy, healthy and wealthy life. With good food there is no border between the countries and we all can love each other. 🌹

[@jumanahuzefa]

I love Persian n Turkish cuisine ❤️love from India 🇮🇳

[@allalone393]

Kunafa is an Arabic dessert, not Turkish

[@oandr1]

Kunafa is Arabic dish specifically from Palestine

[@YouKnowImtellingTheTruth]

​@@jumanahuzefa Bet you don't like Pakastani food or people though right? 😂😂😂

[@MrBojangles.]

I love it that you did not waste an old lemon. "Waste not, want not" Love from Colorado

[@thedreadtyger]

marvelous! but it was when you used up that old lemon that you won my heart.

[@caiomalaquias2785]

I'm from Brazil. Just made it today, It is delicious! Your tip with the şerbet saved this and other recipes I was doing! I didn't have the kadayıf, so I used bifun noodles (it worked!!! although I am quite sure it was too crunchy). You are amazing, thank you!

[@teri526]

"Only from the heart can you touch the sky." Rumi You reach us all with your love of what you do...and now we love it too. Teşekkür ederim!

[@aysesultanguneroglu2618]

I was just telling my husband how I love the way you explain recipes, very easy to understand and easy to remember ❤️

[@esunes2942]

Actually, I found those künefe pans in the Turkish store, where I live, in France, for like 2€ :) I was so happy

[@refikabirgul9244]

Wowww

[@victoriashevlin8587]

Lucky..... congrats on your find!

[@mrss2114]

Omg, you are so lucky. I want these too😆😆😀

[@roseline4213]

Bonjour. Je me permets de vous demandez où vous l avez trouvé ? Je suis a Aix en Provence

[@esunes2942]

@@roseline4213 bonsoir! L’épicerie dont je parle est à Limoges

[@SenaTheOne]

In Bosnia is totally different, so as Borek, we make, thanks to dear mother Turkey, all these beautiful receipts we make in Bosnia, makes us unique from the other Balkan countries. We are very proud of our ancestors. Go Refika, you amazed me.

[@drytoon1507]

"Mother Turkey" ? No, is this a joke ? Why do then Bosniaks brandish the noble medieval Bosnian flag with the Golden Lily (zlatni Ljiljan) that originates from the Bosnian Kings who were defeated by the Ottomans?! Why then not just waving the Turkish flag directly? Or maybe is it just you? Be proud of what you are, without sticking to another Nation's boots ! You can love Turkish food (or others) without crawling at the Sultan's feet...

[@drytoon1507]

@@yemekkitabi something you perfectly understood. If not, go to school. What's your problem? You prefer a Bosnian translation?

[@drytoon1507]

@@yemekkitabi No worries Nilay. And yes, what you say is true. I personally appreciate Turks as a lot of other nations amidst whom I have friends and colleagues, but I can't stand when some Bosnians consider Turkey as a "mother Nation" because Ottomans brought them Islam. Or at least, I'm ok with that (I respect all opinions) but then they should be consistent with their convictions and not say "Mother Turkey" while raising the historical Bosnian flag the Ottomans precisely forbid 500 years ago. I hope I didn't hurt you. Wish you the best

[@ferminsalaberri]

I dont even want to cook anymore... What I really want is to move to Turkey! Thanks Refika for bringing not only taste and delicious food but a glimpse to a whole culture. very inspiring!

[@rahsanapay6449]

Dear Refika, my American friends are big fan of Turkish kitchen and they ask me about some recipies. When I found some of them, I was sending to them but it was not enough. I discovered your english recipie channel and I sent it my American friends! Now they can cook Turkish recipies thanks to you! I already big fan of you but this channel is amazing! Thank you sooo much! We love you!🥰💥🤩🌺💫

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for your kindest words and sharing the love, take care! Love you! 🥰

[@rahsanapay6449]

@@Refika 💝

[@dejanpetkovski8761]

I like Bahar she is always hungry when you cook that way. Greetings from Macedonia.

[@bulent2435]

As a Turk, I can confirm that Künefe is an unimaginably amazing dessert.

[@ninadiamant8937]

As a Greek, I can only agree. 👍❤️

[@shaimael-elaimy590]

As an Egyptian I concur

[@sonersoner1586]

As an somalia. Im cheese

[@kyria_Vaia]

As a second Greek,I couldn't agree more

[@jonbaum]

I grew up in Israel. Kunefe (or knaafe as the Palestinians call it) is indeed unbelievably amazing

[@sunitatomescu6598]

Refıka, You are my favorite Turkish cook!! I love everything u make and how u give us little side info on history..etc also how natural u are and reminding us of not being wasteful!! Your personally is a cherry on top!! As I mentioned to you in another message, I live in Antalya Turkey and I hope to meet you one day!! Böyle devam et canım hiç değişme!! 😊

[@lenaea]

the whole world should experience this beauty!! don't be afraid of cheese, it never tastes salty 💫

[@jodrew1845]

But it does clog the arteries however, no one is living forever.

[@lenaea]

@@jodrew1845 ahahahah definitely, the last time i ate this dessert was probably 3 years ago. i ate many times but it's like an addiction. you let it go or it gets you in 😂

[@sadiyanp9263]

there is goat cheese which tastes extremely salty. like saltier than actual salt🥴🥴. we cannot use it here. different places have their own version of cheese. may be that is the reason she told take cheese whch is less saltier.

[@RevShifty]

My goodness. With every video, I love you, your team, your channel, and Turkish cuisine more and more. You're all so wonderful, and the food and your presentation just keeps getting more lovely. Thanks to you, I've been cooking and eating food that isn't even available where I live, and even though quarantine has been rough in spots, your recipes, your channel, the food, and everyone involved have definitely helped smooth it out and helped me make the best of it. Thanks so much for all you all do!

[@anandmathnisha647]

I love the way u explain each and every step so minutely, just like my mother. Your presence on screen brings life to food. thankyou for being so soulful.

[@saharishsaleem9495]

Made it for my husband's birthday...turned out to be a success!

[@4wisemonkies]

I have tried few different kunefes I love love the Turkish Kunefe crispy and yummy. ITS THE BEST

[@deborahjimenez3666]

Love from Arizona, Refika you have the sweetest heart and soul, and of course your cooking is Awesome!!!,.❤️

[@queenjenna2696]

Yes I'm in Arizona Tempe actually and I am making this for my son who actually luvs this. I picked up all my ingredients from Haji Baba a little treat before the Christmas holiday and Because he is working so hard on his JUDO classes and at work as well besides I luv this with a spot of tea. It's so refreshing to see another Refika fan and out in Arizona yay 😊

[@kristinvanausdal8256]

I'm in Arizona, too. I'd love to make this and I'm sure there's places that sell the ingredients in the Valley.

[@yigittuncel4003]

As a Turk that lived in Tempe area before, Baiz should carry all these ingredients. I used to do my "oriental" shopping from there and I pretty much found everything I needed. Definitely try their labneh too :) Enjoy!

[@claudellehammon8205]

I’m also in Arizona! Cheers to my Arizona neighbors. Cheers to all around the world. Good food makes us all neighbors, and happy.

[@Spinnglish]

I will try it today

[@lv143582]

I love how you explained the entire process and make use of every single ingredient to the fullest.

[@theradgraaf7347]

Today i made my first kunefe, we have tried it when we where in Turkey, and loved it ever since. I can't buy it in the shops over here so i tried your recipe, and we love it. thank you and you team so much, thanks to you i can learn how to cook a good Turkeys dish❤ 🇱🇺

[@19mx]

What i like the most about your tutorials Rafika is not just the food, it's about your energy, your friendliness, cultural lessons, history, even details with plates Everything you do is just so beautiful and refreshing ❤😌🤗

[@Refika]

Thank you so much dear ♥️ lots of love!!

[@mariyazaharieva]

Oh the kunefe! My favourite turkish dessert! I bet this is what they eat in heaven! Is mozarella cheese suitable for the kunefe? And by the way to be honest it was very difficult for me to find dil peynir even in the big supermarkets in Turkey :( I hope someday you make a fistikli katmer recipe ❤️

[@stinagandham]

Thank you Refika for sharing not only these wonderful recipes, but also inspirational quote! It made my day!

[@susanwick6423]

When looking for arabic recipes on utube, I came across your recipes and since then have and love watching you cook. You do a great job of step to step explaining as well as making the cooking an interesting and fun loving episode to watch.You have a wonderful and humble nature. Will definitely try out these mouth watering dishes and send you a feedback on how it turned out. Thanks heaps for being an inspiration to me and the rest of everyone who watches your channel.

[@MsKomal]

I love you so much for stressing on 'berket' everytime. You put so many efforts to detail out utensils, techniques and alternatives❤️❤️❤️

[@ljwilliams755]

I visited my nearest Mediterranean grocery this afternoon and bought all the lovelies I need to make this. I'm so excited! Thank you for teaching us all the wonderful foods from your beautiful country.

[@priyankapardesiramachander871]

Someday gonna visit Turkey and savor every dish ❤️ love the culture and food in Turkey ❤️

[@rubaimazumdar]

It looks absolutely gorgeous and delicious! In India I tried Kunefe first time in a Persian restaurant and remember the moment I put in my mouth. OMG it was like a a moment of meditation. I was so deeply engrossed in its taste that I was silent for minutes enjoying it’s amazing g taste. I have tried making it at home and since cream is not easily available, I used milk solids and mozzarella cheese as it filling. Love all your recipes

[@sabreenausman576]

You make everything so simple.. Loved Bahar and her sugar rush..

[@muhammadiqbal-ug7te]

Many people cook great food but you are the bestest teacher of KZbin. Queen of Turkish cooking. Thank you.

[@michellecoats6649]

Wonderful! Always glad to see you and SOOOO happy to learn more traditional foods and their history.

[@Terribleguitarist89]

I spent 6 years working throughout the middle east... This is one of many dishes I fell in love with.

[@gardenroses9585]

I made this for New Year’s Eve and it was amazing. I used mozzarella cheese as I didn’t have the rest handy, but it tasted so good! I’ve never been to turkey but hopefully will try the real deal one day. This will be my go to desert for when I have people over, it’s super quick. I’ve purchased the frozen kadaif and it is very handy to have for when needed. 👍 so good

[@shilpam4096]

You girls have so much fun! I wish I could join you...Refika cooks, Bahar camera and I your dishwasher!!😂 And yes...one Rumi quote with each video 🙏...my favourite philosopher and poet " only from your heart can you touch the sky" ... that's how Refika touches us all with her recipes and her presentation... heartfelt passion!! ❤️🙏 Thank you!

[@daakudaddy5453]

Most of Rumi in English is grossly mistranslated. Most of his original poetry is just about Allah, Quran and Mohammad, very conservative and almost extremist. But the translator, an amateur non certified Persian translator, removed all religious elements. So the Rumi you know is not even the real Rumi.

[@shivvanithealchemist]

I love the joy and excitement and passion you create in cooking ... Surely reflects your Heart in this Art ... keep shining ... lots of love 💜✌💃❄

[@UfkAytas]

my favorite desserts : 1- Kunefe 2- Baklava

[@bubbletwinsmom]

Sütlaç

[@Claudia-dn1wv]

I'm drooling 🤤 right now. You're awesome. Love to watch and listen to your stories and histories. I'm going to make this. Thank you 😊

[@Pathrissia]

For some reason i haven't gotten any of your notifications for a few months. I felt something was missing in my life/on youtube. Now I know! Totally missed this energy and yummy recipes! Glad you are still making videos in English!

[@xweet0123]

I am a filipina fan of yours!! And i love kunefe!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!! 😘😘😘 more recipes!!!!!

[@minkorrh]

The recipes, the cultural info, and the glowing effervescence of the chef......Refika, is what keeps me coming back. The imagery of such an amazing, beautiful city with such an amazing history is another plus. We in the west don't see much of Turkey, other than the political side of things when Erdogan makes some sort of decree or the resident PKK make a move. That's all we get. It's so refreshing to see how the Turks are just like us :))))) Love food, freedom, friends, and the good life.

[@bettybotterbutter]

My god that looks spectacular! Beautifully shot and as always, you are charming to watch. Thank you!

[@firoza001]

Love this lady full of life.. Her smile brings alot of energy to others

[@A-la-Weiss]

Hi refika. That's lovely! I'm eager to discover a briyani recipe from your channel.

[@huckmulligan1609]

Cheese, and pasta, and sugar?? I had no idea that Turkish food could be so irresponsibly decadent. This is such an inspiration! This is quickly becoming my favorite cooking channel. Thank you!

[@2sweet2b4got10]

Wow, looks yummy 😋 Greetings from California USA 🇺🇸

[@beatrice364]

Oh thanks I wanted to make kunafe. I bought the dough but wanted a good receip. Thanks as always ur receips r lovely and yummy . Love from Kerala, India. 🥰😍😍. Special thanks for showing it with normal pan.

[@54Mello]

I have to make this...it’s now on my list of dish to look for either in a Turkish restaurant or market....when C-19 ends but while I wait I am going to try and make it.

[@avibanarus3979]

Refika I just made this. Genuinely, I’m blown away. It’s better than kanafe from Nublus, you may have heard about it? But yours was WOW. I’m in Istanbul often and would love some pans like the ones you use. Any suggestions of good places to buy?

[@naginalatif9429]

I’m from the UK. I’ve been hunting for a recipe and this one is the best I’ve ever come across! Thank you! Xxx

[@Moiselle555]

Hey Refika. I can't find kudayif in my country. It's not available here in India, Goa. The state where I live. So can I use vermicelli instead ??

[@lindaj5492]

Pistachio, clotted cream, cheese, sherbet - and Rumi on the side; heaven on a plate ❤️

[@liviloo87]

I think I’m going to try this with mozzarella and ricotta mixed with a bit of sugar. Thank you for this recipe

[@N4Nai]

I love your energy and love for what you do and above all your down to earth attitude.

[@sprawkaart6443]

oh amazing, i recently had this desert in a restaurant in Turkey and fell in love with it, thank you so so much for sharing how to make it, i certainly will try! Looks amazing and not as complicated as i thought it would be

[@MsLudgy]

OMG i love anything you cook, i love so much turkish food. Love from Argentina!

[@susiemoore-ratliff5]

Thank you!! Love all your videos!! You make magic happen in your kitchen!!!

[@chahya1508]

Im in love with how u make it look so easy but yet how beautifully delicious the food is at the end. ❤️

[@Refika]

Thank youuu

[@syedsaniya]

Oh my God! Thank you for this amazing receipe i made this today and my husband ate it all!!!

[@Me-ks2fr]

I Love Künefe. I also bought a few künefe pans from a Turkish restaurant 😜 just to make it at home. In Germany we are Lucky and can buy fresh kadayif and the künefe cheese in the many Turkish supermarkets

[@eleonoratrincanato1958]

Hello Refika from Australia, I love your video and the recipes that you shared with us. I want to ask a question regarding this recipe (kunefe). My question is about the cheese that you are using, because every time I visit the cheese factory to buy my cheeses (mostly italian cheeses), they have a sign that says "raw cheese". When I asked information about the product to the shop front/cashier only thing they said is that usually Middle Eastern - Turkish-Greeks buy this cheese for sweet dishes. Can this cheese be the same that you are using? Thank you. 😀

[@Grymn]

That kunefe banana dessert sounds amazing. I'm gonna have to look up recipes for that.

[@marinorufo4576]

Künefe is one of the Wonders of the World and you, Refika, are giving us the recipes of happiness. Many thanks for this! Teşekkür ederim! By the way, I bought 500 grams of kadayif but I won't use it all in few days. Can I freeze a part of it to have it for later? It's inside plastic bags. Greetings from Italia

[@clairewright8153]

OMG I want to cook this now. Loving all you tips and tricks and your sense of humour and seriously the way you eat and share just shows love and passion.

[@easydesi-indianfoodrecipes8783]

I made this today and it was sooooo delicious! I couldn't find kadayif so I used roasted vermicelli noodles which are used in Indian cooking. Worked perfectly, tasted just like the künefe I had in Dubai! Thank you!

[@ggoddkkiller1342]

I want a Kunefe pillow that i will hug, repose on and take a bite occasionally, perhaps in heaven😁😁

[@Refika]

Hahahhaa .. ket me be your pillow.. hug me 😘🙏

[@ggoddkkiller1342]

​@@Refika😍😍😍

[@mrss2114]

@@Refika I want to hug you too Rafika❤️👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 my dear .

[@lemony-snickett]

Not with that name lol

[@malikahmad8170]

Sad news, we would see your obituary soon in the somewhere middle pages of a local newspaper

[@caseykittel]

Refika. I love how you honor the food so much. thank you. you are one of the best people. I love your country and the food!

[@jonathanfinan722]

You're never really going to miss with a fried cheese pie, are you? This is precisely what I would eat all to myself.

[@donnavorce8856]

Thanks for reminding all of us to not waste anything. That's always a good idea with all of our precious home resources. And we love your recipes. And the quote from Rumi! Life-changing. Thank you for everything.

[@freshandzestyfood5033]

Beautiful soul, beautiful recipes and beautiful backdrop. This channel is delicious!

[@fairchan67]

You just made me want to buy Turkish cookware for my home. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindasanchez1787]

I have dreams about this beautiful, glorious dessert.

[@14134-a]

My absolute fav dessert anywhere ! Its the first thing I eat once I land on Turkey ..not joking ! I love that copper pan

[@goncagulharput5321]

This is amazing! Definitely going to try this 😍😍. You’re the best Refika!

[@peensezpibble1801]

Refika, I wonder...could you use a bit of rose water for the water in the serbet? It seems it would go so beautifully with the pistachios! Perhaps I will try that and let you know...but what do YOU think?

[@sylvianolastname6606]

Yes! You can! You can also use, orange blossom water or throw a cardamom pod in the simple syrup, so it boils and release the flavor. It's a matter of preference. The traditional simple syrup is made with water, sugar and lemon juice.

[@peensezpibble1801]

@@sylvianolastname6606 Orange blossom water sounds good too! Thanks for the suggestion. I love the stuff!

[@sylvianolastname6606]

@@peensezpibble1801 Your welcome! 😊

[@michellemeyer1214]

It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory! Love you Refika and the videos coming!

[@BeBeqii]

Harikasin Refika! Özellikle türk kültürünü dünyaya acman muazzam bir hareket. Senin vizyonunu cok seviyorum. Elimden geldigi kadar kanalinizi destekliyorum. Iyiki varsiniz. Memleketimiz icin hayirli isler yapiyorsun! Tesekkürler

[@celestehammell]

I so love your show!!!!! Thank you and your team for these delightful shows. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. May all your good wishes come true💖😇💐

[@zahedasta5420]

اكلت من انطاكيا هذه الكنافه كثيرا انها لذيذه جدا

[@judywijesinghe7305]

Waaaw Rafika! MY mouth is watering to try this Recipe.😋thank you and God bless you😍🌻🌻👍

[@MinteaJade]

Thank you very much for this very detailed and informative tutorial! I had kunefe in Dubai some years ago and never knew how to find it again when I returned to USA. It's so delicious and surprisingly simple! It makes for a diet friendly desert!

[@danielabalanescu4865]

I found Kadayf in Romania as well ! I can t wait to try this ! ❤️ just so you know I wanna try turkish food because of you ! Keep up the good work i can t wait for you to post another amazing recipe !

[@natahori]

What a delicious recipe !!!! Thank you ! Could you ,please, explain what kind of cheese you are using? Greetings from Crete,Greece.

[@hikmetkadirbozok6908]

Others "Hi everyone!" Refika "High Everyone!" Love from Seoul ♥♥♥♥

[@sadiaafzal7403]

I think this is the best cheese dessert ever 😋. Thank you for sharing it . I tried it at turkish restaurant.

[@natianails_nn]

Watching you from Georgia - Gurgistan - Sakartvelo ❤️❤️❤️ You're amazing Refika ❤️❤️❤️

[@gypsycruiser]

I am in Cape Town , and made kunefe a few times , it is a remarkable dessert .

[@stuthihareendran7706]

Love you refika and bahar ! All the little things you take care of, the focus is on actual teaching so that everyone can do it, rather than show off your own culinary skills. Love it!!! Have always been a fan, on top of that now you go quoting Rumi and Shams ❤️❤️❤️

[@moiramackay9085]

fascinating combination of sweet sticky sugar syrup with a chees filling.. so very different flavour combinations

[@OjaysReel]

Went from "no way I can ever make this" to actually debating when to do so! Gotta get to that Bahar sugar-rush zone fast; I hear it's the best place to be during a pandemic.

[@Refika]

Hahahhaa... yoı are always welcome here.. you can really really make it..

[@dianadeller7579]

Simply love her n her accent! Love her cooking ... my kind of chef ♥️♥️♥️🌷🌷🌷🌼🌼🌼🌻🌻🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋👏

[@noa2615]

Kunefe is my favorite dessert! Definitely going to try make it! Lots of love from israel!

[@keenkhan6205]

You always explain very well, every little detail. You are good teacher as well.

[@serdarates7]

I was waiting for this 👍😋 ellerine saglik 🎆🍴

[@gabivieira4490]

Yass🍴🐰

[@zaria5785]

I love that you referenced Shams Tabrizi quote to making this kunefe when you flipped it in the pan. ♥️

[@monai9660]

As always amazing video. Love how you and your crew are so candid in the videos🤩 When you say double clotted cream, do you mean Kaymak? Thank you🥰

[@KH-nw3cq]

Yeah it’s kaymak

[@Refika]

Exactly!

[@whiteheaven2011]

Everytime i watch your videos, i say Alhamdulillah that i found your channel. You are a great story teller and cook. Your videos are spot on in terms of editing, content, recipes, how you cook, how you narrate, how you educate! MashaAllāh and thankyou ❤

[@s.eraaap7714]

Eating Künefe feels like heaven on my tongue 😍😍😍 ADORE IT VERY MUCH!

[@Blackdove-w5o]

Thank you so much for this ❤I searched so many recipes of this ,and yours is the best detailed really appreciated. I am in the process of making in Ramadan. Have a blessed Ramadan & eid .❤