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Ingredients
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Ekmek Components
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Kataifi
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a large bowl, loosen the kataifi pastry with your hands. Mix it with the melted butter until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- 2
Make the Custard
In a saucepan, heat the milk and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the warm milk mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, until it thickens. Pour the custard over the baked kataifi and let it cool.
- 3
Prepare the Lemon Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Let it cool.
- 4
Assemble the Ekmek
Once the custard has set, pour the lemon syrup over the top and let it soak for at least 1 hour before serving. Cut into squares and serve chilled.