Kataifi (shredded filo pastry)
κανταΐφι kataifi / kadayıf / كنافة kunāfa
- Flavor and role
- A Middle Eastern and Greek pastry of dough pulled into thin threads. Toasted in butter or baked, it turns crisp and nutty.
- Typical dishes and uses
- Dubai chocolate filling, kunafa, kataifi desserts
- Substitutes
- Hard to replace. If you just need crunch, toast crushed filo pastry or cornflakes in butter.
- Storage
- 6–12 months frozen. Thaw overnight in the fridge, use within 1 week after thawing, and keep covered with cling film so it does not dry out.
- Main countries
- Greece · Türkiye · Lebanon
Updated 2026-10-10