Kataifi — shredded phyllo dough that looks like fine wheat noodles. Used to wrap Greek/Levantine sweets (kataifi nests, knafeh outer layer) and crisp shrimp.
Across cuisines
Kataifi is a type of pastry made from finely shredded phyllo dough, used in Middle Eastern and Greek desserts. It is typically filled with nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey. Kataifi provides a crispy texture and is often used in baklava and other sweet pastries.
