Hatay Künefe Recipe How This Traditional Street Dessert kadayif kunefe Is Layered in Giant Trays

unsalted cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Ricotta provides a lighter option while mozzarella is more accessible.

kataifi pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Phyllo dough can be a lighter alternative, while coconut offers a unique flavor.

Grease the giant tray generously with unsalted butter.

Rub the shredded kataifi pastry well with melted unsalted butter.

Spread the first layer of kataifi on the tray.

Add plenty of unsalted cheese evenly on top of the first layer.

Cover the cheese with another layer of kataifi.

Cook the kunfe on a specially prepared stove at low heat, ensuring even browning.

While the kunfe is cooking, prepare the syrup by boiling 1.5 kg of sugar in 1 liter of water for about 20 minutes until ready.

Once the bottom of the kunfe is cooked, flip it using a large tray to brown the other side.

After both sides are browned, pour the syrup over the hot kunfe and reheat before serving.

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