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A delightful Middle Eastern pastry made from shredded phyllo dough, filled with nuts and drenched in a sweet syrup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package of kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds), chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • Cinnamon (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Unravel the kataifi pastry and gently separate the strands.
  3. Brush a baking dish with melted butter and layer half of the kataifi on the bottom.
  4. Mix the chopped nuts with a bit of cinnamon and layer them on top of the kataifi.
  5. Add the remaining kataifi on top of the nuts, covering them completely.
  6. Drizzle melted butter over the top of the pastry.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until it is golden and crispy.
  8. Prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, vanilla, rose water, and lemon zest in a saucepan for 10 minutes.
  9. Once the kataifi is done, remove it from the oven and pour the cooled syrup over it.
  10. Let it soak for a few hours before serving.

Notes

Kataifi is best served at room temperature and pairs well with strong coffee or mint tea.

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Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/kataifi/

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