{"id":"recipe_d9789fe41f","slug":"kataifi","title":"Kataifi","description":"A classic Mediterranean dessert featuring shredded phyllo dough wrapped around a spiced walnut center, drenched in a fragrant lemon and cinnamon syrup.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":50,"totalMinutes":70,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"450g Kataifi dough (shredded phyllo)","name":"Kataifi dough","quantity":450,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"shredded","notes":"Kataifi style","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250g unsalted butter, melted","name":"Butter","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"melted","notes":"unsalted","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"200g walnuts, finely chopped","name":"Walnuts","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"finely chopped","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp ground cinnamon","name":"Cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/4 tsp ground cloves","name":"Cloves","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"400g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"300ml water","name":"Water","quantity":300,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tbsp lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 cinnamon stick","name":"Cinnamon Stick","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"stick","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"3 whole cloves","name":"Cloves","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.","group":"Syrup Preparation","title":"Combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Syrup Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until well combined.","group":"Filling Preparation","title":"Mix together the chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gently pull apart and loosen the shredded kataifi dough with your fingers to ensure there are no clumps.","group":"Assembly","title":"Gently pull apart and loosen the shredded kataifi dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Take a small handful of dough and spread it into a strip. Place 1 tablespoon of the walnut filling at one end and roll it up tightly into a cylinder. Place the roll in a buttered baking dish.","group":"Assembly","title":"Take a small handful of dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Repeat until all dough and filling are used. Pour the melted butter evenly over all the rolls, making sure each one is well coated.","group":"Assembly","title":"Repeat until all dough and filling are used","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until the pastry is deeply golden and crisp.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":50,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove from the oven and immediately pour the cold syrup over the hot kataifi. Let the pastry sit and absorb the syrup for at least 4 hours before serving.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from the oven and immediately pour the cold syrup","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Always pour cold syrup over hot pastry (or vice versa) to ensure the kataifi stays crispy and absorbs the liquid perfectly without becoming soggy. It is best to let it rest for at least 4 hours before serving.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["saucepan","mixing bowl","baking dish (9x13 inch)","pastry brush"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","tree_nuts","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"piece","note":"Individually rolled pastries"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The syrup can be made a day in advance and kept in the fridge. The entire dessert is better when made a day before serving to allow the syrup to fully permeate."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store at room temperature covered with a clean towel for 2 days, or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a low oven at 300°F (149°C) for 5-10 minutes to restore crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_d9789fe41f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ea8a85c4-f68f-45ec-9467-7b1dde6ebc8d","imageAlt":"Kataifi — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["greek","pastry","walnuts","syrup","sweet","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kataifi","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:07:24.632Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:07:24.632Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_7118ab4802","slug":"lemon-mint-juice-limonana","title":"Lemon Mint Juice (Limonana)","description":"A quintessential Mediterranean and Middle Eastern refresher, this vibrant drink perfectly balances tart lemons, cooling fresh mint, and a touch of sweetness.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Middle Eastern","Levantine"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7118ab4802%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=abf73a52-7932-4dea-82b6-3486a9e6b6ea","imageAlt":"Lemon Mint Juice (Limonana) — recipe cover","tags":["refreshing","mint","lemonade","cold-drink","summer","citrus"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_05b3803820","slug":"yogurt-with-honey","title":"Yogurt with Honey","description":"A creamy and nutritious Mediterranean staple featuring thick Greek yogurt drizzled with golden honey and topped with crunchy walnuts.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main","dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_05b3803820%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d3ada203-2be2-41f4-b9ee-23856051fabb","imageAlt":"Yogurt with Honey — recipe cover","tags":["healthy","high protein","quick","mediterranean diet","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":3},{"id":"recipe_df33fac33f","slug":"basbousa","title":"Basbousa with Orange Blossom Syrup","description":"A traditional Mediterranean semolina cake soaked in aromatic syrup, known for its moist, grainy texture and sweet floral notes.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":105,"activeMinutes":45},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Egyptian","Levantine"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_df33fac33f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4671c365-003f-4487-8802-e08193fc80e9","imageAlt":"Basbousa with Orange Blossom Syrup — recipe cover","tags":["semolina","cake","syrup","middle eastern","sweet","floral"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":7}]}