How To Cook Kataifi Pastry for Dubai Chocolate Recipes
Kataifi pastry is a popular addition to a lot of viral Dubai chocolate recipes. When cooked correctly, the pastry stays incredibly crispy and crunchy for days even when combined with pistachio cream. This leads a lot of people to question how to cook kataifi pastry for Dubai chocolate recipes.
So how do I cook kataifi pastry for Dubai chocolate recipes?
To begin, remove the pastry from the freezer. Using a sharp knife, cut the frozen pastry into small strips, separating the strands as much as you can. I found it easier to cut into the pastry while it was still frozen. When it starts to defrost it becomes more difficult. Heat the pan on a medium-low heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted and the pan has warmed, add the kataifi pastry. Cook on a medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes stirring often until the pastry has all turned a dark golden brown. Remove from the heat and leave to one side to cool.
What is kataifi pastry?
Kataifi pastry is a shredded filo pastry that is packed into long thin hair like strips. It stays very crispy and crunchy after cooking which makes it very versatile for desserts. You can find it in some Asian markets in the freezer sections in Ireland. I found mine in Eastern Food Stores Cavan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kataifi pastry is a shredded filo pastry that is packed into long thin hair like strips.
Allow the pastry to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store at room temperature.
Cooked kataifi pastry can stay crunchy for up to 1 week if not combined with anything and stored correctly. Once it has been mixed with pistachio cream it still keeps for 1 week. If combined with something juicy or full of liquid like strawberries, it tends to soften after 1 day.
Yes, any fat that you could use to toast or fry something can be used. Butter tastes better but you can also use dairy free spreads or oils.
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Equipment
- 1 Sharp Knife
- 1 chopping board
- 1 deep sided frying pan or large saucepan
Ingredients
- 150 grams kataifi pastry frozen
- 50 grams butter
Instructions
- Remove the kataifi pastry from the freezer and cut the pastry while it is still frozen. Cut into chunks and seperate the strands.
- Place a deep sided frying pan or large saucepan and warm on a medium-low heat. When the pan is hot, add the butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add the kataifi pastry.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes stirring very often until the pastry has turned an even light brown colour.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool before adding to your recipe.
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