Kadaifi Recipe by Chef Arman Uz
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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