Ingredients:
- 1 box of kataifi- ( similar to phyllo dough that has been shredded to resemble soimething like angel hair pasta )
- butter about , 2 to 3 sticks melted or as needed
- optinal: orange flower essence, pinch of cloves, cinnamon ginger etc.
Directions:
- Melt butter and place in the bottom of a oblong baking dsih ( 9 x 13 ) that has sides
- Place the shredded dough evenly over the butter and mix with hands to have the dough evenly coated in the butter
- Add the nuts and sprinkle into the dough
- Bake 350F about 30 minutes or golden
- Remove to rack to cool
- Boil the sugar in the water until sugar is dissolved
- Add the juice and rind of a lemon
- Simmer about 1/2 hour at a gentle bubble or until its gets reduced and syrupy
- Pour sauce over the warm kaitafi and let soak in about 5 to 6 hours before serving
- Cut into pieces
- Serve with strong coffee
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 280.35 Kcal (1174 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 205.94 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 22.88g | 35% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 60.74mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 5.09mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 7.18mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 20g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 19.6g | 78% | |
| Protein | 0.28g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 14.9mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 220.32 Kcal (922 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 161.84 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.98g | 35% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 47.73mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 5.64mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 15.72g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 15.4g | 78% | |
| Protein | 0.22g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 11.7mg | 1% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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