Authentic Arabic sweets with a twist

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Authentic Arabic sweets with a twist. Emirati entrepreneur Sahar Abu Aisha uses her culinary skills to open a gourmet bakery that specializes in authentic Arabic sweets with a twist. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv

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00:00Traditional Arabic sweets come to life during Ramadan, and treats such as Ata'eef Mamoul

00:10and UAE Date Sweets become available.

00:13In Ramadan, people eat lots of sweets, and usually they eat Arabic sweets more than the

00:21Western sweets.

00:23They give them more energy.

00:24Some people, when they are fasting from morning till evening, they feel weak and dizzy.

00:31So when they have a little sweet, they feel they have back energy in their body.

00:36And for Sahar, fresh dates are an integral part of the sweet-making process.

00:40The Emirati sweet, it's a very, very healthy sweet, actually.

00:45The most important, it's made of dates.

00:49And usually here in our shop, we use the Khlas dates from UAE.

00:53The dates are formed into a paste, which are then arranged into various shapes such

00:57as cubes and flowers.

00:58Several ingredients are then added to enhance flavor and appearance before they are laid

01:02out for final presentation.

01:04I make it in a modern way, different size and different shape.

01:09That makes people, when they see it, that they want to try it.

01:13We don't use any additives or any preservatives in it.

01:16So if you're looking for an energy boost this summer, maybe try snacking on these traditional

01:20sweets as a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

01:22Dima Mursi, Gulf News.

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