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Anyone know how to make Ekmek Kataifi?

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I found this dish once at a Greek festival in Florida when I was visiting some people, and I haven't seen it since. I happened to remember the name of the dish - Ekmek Kataifi. I would REALLY love to learn how to make it. I had it a few years ago, and I think of it now and then. I have found some recipes online but they don't quite look like what I ate there - I don't know why. The photos for the ones I have found made it look like a solid piece, whereas the texture of the one I ate was a lot creamier and softer. So I have been nervous that the recipes wouldn't give me the right dish... (even though it had the correct name).
 
I think all recipes that you can find are all similar - they end up with a creamy type of custard - regardless of what the pics look like. I would just choose one and dive in - I think some of the creaminess from what you ate may be because some people put whipped cream on top, and some don't. If you like extra creaminess this is something to keep in mind.
 
I will agree wit k_tsoukalas. If you do find a recipe that you like but you are afraid of the cream being too thick then I suggest adding an extra 1/2 cup of milk or cream. It wouldn’t ruin the integrity of the cream. It should make it loose enough to see the difference, if not next time you make it, add another ¼ cup. If you see it’s too too thick then kiss add half the amount. -Pemi
 
PemiKanavos said:
I will agree wit k_tsoukalas. If you do find a recipe that you like but you are afraid of the cream being too thick then I suggest adding an extra 1/2 cup of milk or cream. It wouldn’t ruin the integrity of the cream. It should make it loose enough to see the difference, if not next time you make it, add another ¼ cup. If you see it’s too too thick then kiss add half the amount. -Pemi
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Thank you for the advice! I will try it.
 
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