Milk Pastilla (Jawhara)

Ingredients:

• 10 medium pastilla sheets
• Oil for frying

For the Milk Mixture:

• 10g cornstarch (Maïzena)
• 35g granulated sugar
• 1 pinch of mastic (optional)
• 1 tbsp orange blossom water
• 100g roasted crushed almonds

Preparation:

1. Fry the pastilla sheets two at a time until they turn golden brown.
2. Let them drain for a few minutes.
3. In a saucepan, mix the milk with cornstarch and sugar.
4. Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until it comes to a boil.
5. Remove from heat and add the pinch of mastic and orange blossom water.
6. On a serving plate, layer the pastilla sheets, alternating with the warm milk mixture and crushed almonds.

Serve the Milk Pastilla immediately.