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Turkish Kadaifi Recipe by Chef Arman Uz

Posted on Jul 6th, 2018
by Arman Uz
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Kadaifi

Kadaifi is a very popular Turkish dessert, which has many variations in Greek, Albanian or Bosnian cuisines. It’s made with shredded phyllo pastry, butter, pistachios and walnuts, cinnamon, and spiced syrup. In other versions, custard replaces the nuts, and sometimes chocolate is used to complement the tastes.

Kadaifi can be made in a variety of ways using ingredients such almonds, pistachios, coconut, etc. Whichever method you choose, you will undoubtedly enjoy it.

Kadaifi

Kadaifi Recipe by Chef Arman Uz

Arman Uz
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek, Turkish
Servings 15 servings

Ingredients
 
 

Kadaifi

  • 400 grams kataifi pastry
  • 400 grams ghee clarified butter
  • 250 grams almond meal (can also use almond flour instead)
  • 250 grams thick cream
  • 600 grams pistachios

SYRUP

  • 1 kilogram caster sugar
  • 500 ml water
  • 500 grams glucose

Instructions
 

  • Cut the kataifi pastry into 1-2cm (2/5-3/4 inch) pieces by using a Thermomix.
  • Brush a tray with ghee (or a ghee substitute).
  • Spread half of the kataifi pastry pieces as the first layer then flick ghee over the kataifi pastry using a pastry brush.
  • Blend the almond meal and the cream into a smooth paste, then spread on top of kadaifi using a brush.
  • Add roughly chopped pistachio pieces on top of the almond cream mix.
  • Spread the rest of the kadaifi pieces on top of to cover the pistachios, then flick ghee all over again.
  • Using another tray press the layers of kadaifi firmly.
  • Bake in 180° Celsius (356° F) around 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Meantime , mix the sugar, water, glucose, and bring to boil for 10 minutes.
  • Pour boiling syrup on top of warm kadaifi by using a ladle. Rest for 4 hours before service.

Notes

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Arman Uz

Chef Arman Uz brings contemporary Mediterranean to waterfront dining and event space, The Kyle Bay. With Georges River as a striking backdrop, The Kyle Bay’s JAAKS Restaurant is excited to announce the appointment of acclaimed chef Arman Uz. Born in Turkey, Uz quickly gained traction in the local hospitality industry. His career kicked off in the Turkish tourist town of Cappadocia in 1991, where he worked for the distinguished Indigo Tourism Group, owners and operators of a number of luxury resorts and fine-dining restaurants across the country. During this time Uz gained the opportunity to work under some of Turkey’s top chefs, acquiring the culinary expertise and insight to set him up for a career in fine dining. In 2004 Uz took his skills global, moving to Australia and throwing himself into the local restaurant scene. In 2005 he oversaw the kitchen at Kiama hotspot Cargo’s Wharf Restaurant, creating a contemporary menu replete with local seafood. Working in various respected Sydney venues, including Efendy in Balmain and Flanagan’s Dining Room in Thirroul, chef Arman is a champion of Illawarra regional produce. Arman uses simple cooking techniques, gathering the freshest seasonal produce from his hometown on the South Coast and letting the ingredients speak for themselves. Seafood is sourced daily and a strong relationship with local growers, artisans and fisherman ensures that produce used at JAAKS and The Kyle Bay events are always of the highest quality. “The menu is produce-driven modern cuisine, with an Mediterranean accent,” says Arman. Arman is perhaps best known for his work as the opening head chef at acclaimed Turkish restaurant, Efendy in Balmain, where he played a significant role in bringing the restaurant widespread critical success. JAAKS Bar and Restaurant is located on the ground floor of The Kyle Bay, predominantly focusing on local seafood. Arman has created an a-la-carte, sharing style menu, paying close attention to sophisticated dish presentation. The menu includes octopus with smoked yoghurt and black-eyed beans, pan roasted 1kg Jewfish on the bone, to kreatopita - a Greek lamb meat pie with minted yoghurt. The venue offers the same quality dining experience for an intimate dinner for two, as for a grand gala event for 250 people. “The function menu has been curated using the same philosophy as with JAAKS, to ensure guests a better dining experience than the usual boring functions food,” says Arman.    

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