Kataifi Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. kataifi dough (shredded phyllo dough)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 lb. butter
  • 1/2 lb. honey
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Melt the butter. Brush the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan with melted butter. Open the kataifi dough, divide into 5 parts. Take one part, loosen the dough and fluff. Spread on bottom of pan. Sprinkle with walnut mixture. Repeat this three more times. Spread kataifi on top. Pour butter with a spoon evenly over whole pan. Cut into pieces. Sprinkle a few drops of cold water on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes until golden light brown. Let cool for 10 minutes. Slowly pour hot syrup (see instructions below) over the kataifi letting it soak in before pouring more. Cover tightly.
  2. Syrup preparation
  3. Combine all ingredients and boil gently for about 15 or 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1048.25 Kcal (4389 kJ)
Calories from fat 714.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 79.37g 122%
Cholesterol 121.88mg 41%
Sodium 11.38mg 0%
Potassium 328.58mg 7%
Total Carbs 81.76g 27%
Sugars 75.3g 301%
Dietary Fiber 4.14g 17%
Protein 14.18g 28%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 62.6mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 368.21 Kcal (1542 kJ)
Calories from fat 250.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.88g 122%
Cholesterol 42.81mg 41%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 115.42mg 7%
Total Carbs 28.72g 27%
Sugars 26.45g 301%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 17%
Protein 4.98g 28%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 19%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 22mg 6%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.8
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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