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A geographically indicated dessert specific to Kilis, consisting of shredded wheat, syrup, and dense pistachio paste.
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Ingredients
- 300g raw shredded wheat (kadayif)
- 150g butter
- 200g ground pistachios
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Clotted cream (kaymak) for topping
Preparation
- Finely chop the raw kadayif and lightly fry it in butter.
- Add thick syrup prepared with sugar and a small amount of water to the kadayif.
- Add the ground pistachios and mix by crushing until it reaches a paste consistency.
- Spread on a flat plate and serve topped with plenty of clotted cream.
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