Ingredients
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- 1 pound kataifi dough
- 2 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, pistachios)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the nuts and cinnamon.
- Take small portions of kataifi dough and spread them out.
- Add a spoonful of the nut mixture and roll the dough tightly.
- Place the rolled kataifi in a greased baking dish.
- Brush melted butter over the kataifi.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice to make the syrup. Bring to a boil.
- Once the kataifi is baked, pour the syrup over it while it’s still hot.
- Let it soak for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to keep the kataifi dough covered to prevent it from drying out.
- You can use any combination of nuts you prefer.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg