1 (1 pound) package Kataifi (can be found in most middle eastern, arab or greek grocery stores or markets)
1/2 lb. (2 sticks/8 oz./226g) butter, melted
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp. rosewater or vanilla extract
1/4 cup blanched whole almonds
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped (or 2 1/2 cups pistachios and omit raisins)
2 1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 lb. soft ricotta cheese (this is an alternative filling, if using ricotta omit the nuts, raisins, cinnamon and the 2 1/2 tbsp. sugar)













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