Shredded kadayif cooks with butter and pistachios, then softens under syrup into a rich southeastern Turkish dessert.
20 min prep 24 min cook
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For the syrup, boil the water and sugar for 8 minutes.
Add the lemon juice, cook the syrup for 2 more minutes, and let it become lukewarm.
Separate the kadayif strands by hand.
Melt the butter in a wide pan.
Toast the kadayif in the butter over low heat for 12 minutes.
Add the pistachios and stir for 4 more minutes.
Pour the lukewarm syrup over the kadayif little by little and let it absorb.
Serve warm with kaymak.
💡 Tip: Patiently toasting the kadayif over low heat lets it blend with the pistachios without burning.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with kaymak and ground pistachios.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~390
kcal calories
8
g protein
46
g carbs
20
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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