Bird Tongue Sweets – Ingredients and Preparation Method

Bird Tongue Sweets – Ingredients and Preparation Method

Bird Tongue Sweets are a delicious treat often served after main meals and as a special offering during family gatherings or large events. The name comes from their unique shape, which resembles the tongue of a bird.

In this article from the cooking website Arabi Cook (Arabicook.com), we’ll share the ingredients and preparation method for these delightful sweets.

Ingredients for Bird Tongue Sweets:

• 1 cup of flour
• 1.5 cups of sliced almonds
• ½ teaspoon of baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• ½ cup (or 1 stick) of melted butter
• ¼ cup of rose water
• Corn oil for frying
• Honey or syrup, as desired
• For decoration: roasted pistachios, almonds, or sesame seeds

Preparation Method:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a food processor, combine the baking powder, flour, sugar, and almonds. Blend on medium speed for about a minute until the almonds are finely ground.
   • Slowly add the melted butter through the opening of the processor, then gradually add the rose water until a crumbly dough forms.
   • If the dough holds together, there’s no need to add more rose water. If it remains crumbly, add more rose water in small amounts until the dough is cohesive.
   • Roll the dough on a floured surface and knead it until smooth. Place the dough in a large bowl, cover it with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rest for 60 minutes.

2. Form the Sweets:

   • Divide the dough into small balls, then roll each ball into a thin disk.
   • Heat a skillet over high heat and place the dough disk on it for a few seconds, flipping it to cook both sides until golden.
   • Mix some flour with water in a bowl to create a glue-like paste. Lightly brush the dough disk with this mixture and roll it into a finger-like shape. Repeat until all the dough is used.
   • Cut each rolled piece into slices resembling a bird’s tongue.

3. Fry the Sweets:

   • Heat the corn oil in a skillet.
   • In a large bowl, prepare a mixture of honey or syrup.
   • Fry the bird tongue slices in the hot oil, turning them until they achieve a golden color.
   • Once fried, dip the pieces into the honey or syrup mixture and coat them well.

4. Serving:

   • Place the coated sweets on a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds or roasted nuts like pistachios or almonds.

Your Bird Tongue Sweets are now ready to be served! Enjoy these crispy, sweet treats as a delightful end to any meal.