Ramadan recipe: aish el saraya – bread pudding

Ramadan recipe: aish el saraya – bread pudding

Join The National and Table Tales on a culinary journey around the Middle East to savour the quintessential dishes that embody the spirit of Ramadan. From table staples to family favourites, this series of recipes – one for each day of Ramadan – pays homage to the holy month and the home cook alike.

Aish el saraya, which translates as bread of the royal palace, is a luscious sweet of Ottoman origin. It is popular in the Levant, Egypt and Turkey, and is served in speciality sweet shops and cafes across the region.