<span>Join </span><span><em>The National </em></span><span>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.</span> <span>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.</span> <span>Hanan Sayed Worrell, of </span><span><span>Table Tales</span></span><span>, says: "This is essentially a bread pudding made with aishta, the thick cream that rises to the top when milk is boiled, and garnished with pistachio slivers and a sprinkle of preserved safflower blossoms. It's a dish that's fit for a sultan, but surprisingly easy to make."</span> <span>Recipe contributor Roulana Jarrar says: “This is one of my favourite Arabic sweets, not only because it is delicious, but also because it is simple and adaptable. I can make it anywhere we live as the ingredients are readily available: bread, cream and sugar. You can use clotted cream or canned cream, such as Nestle or Puck, which is very common in the Gulf, or mascarpone cheese.</span> <span>“The key is to caramelise the sugar to a rich brown hue. It is easiest to make in one large dish, but you can also make it in ramekins for individual servings.”</span> <span><em>Serves 8 to 10</em></span> <span><em>Ingredients:</em></span> <em><span>Method:</span></em> <strong><span>This dish has been brought to you by Roulana Jarrar and curated by international recipe hunter Hanan Sayed Worrell, author of <em>Table Tales: The Global Nomad Cuisine of Abu Dhabi</em>. The Table Tales concept celebrates the people and stories that give flavour to recipes of the Middle East. </span></strong> <strong>_______________</strong> <strong>More desserts in the Ramadan recipe collection:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/ramadan-recipe-qatayef-middle-eastern-stuffed-pancakes-1.1213540">Ramadan recipe: qatayef – Middle Eastern stuffed pancakes</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/ramadan-recipe-kunafa-with-cream-1.1207289">Ramadan recipe: kunafa with cream</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/ramadan-recipe-luqaimat-sweet-dumplings-1.1204309">Ramadan recipe: luqaimat – sweet dumplings</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/ramadan-recipe-aniseed-cake-with-tahini-glaze-1.1202849">Ramadan recipe: aniseed cake with tahini glaze</a></strong> <strong>_______________</strong>