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
35.2g
Sugar
5g
Fiber
354.3mg
Sodium
14.9g
Saturated 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.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
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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