Kadayef

Ingredients:

4 cups kataifi
1/2 cup coconut oil or vegan butter
1 cup walnuts or hazelnuts, chopped
a pinch of cinnamon (optional)
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
juice of 1/2 a lemon
small splash of vanilla
1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Combine the kataifi with the oil. Spread half of it on the base of a baking dish. Sprinkle the walnuts on top and Spread the remaining kataifi over it. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Meanwhile, combine sugar and water in a saucepan and simmer until all the sugar has melted. Add the flavorings.

Pour the syrup evenly over the kadayef and serve warm.