Savory Kadayif Pie (Crispy Turkish Shredded Pastry Bake)

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Slice the onion and finely chop or grate the red pepper, zucchini, and carrot so the vegetables cook evenly in the filling.
2. Sauté the onion until softened, then add the red pepper, zucchini, and carrot. Season with salt and black pepper and continue cooking until the vegetables have softened.
3. Remove the vegetable mixture from the heat, add the kasar or cheddar cheese, and mix until evenly distributed. Set the filling aside.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, vegetable oil, and melted butter until well combined.
5. Separate the kadayif strands well with your hands. Grease a baking dish and spread half of the kadayif evenly over the bottom without compressing it too tightly.
6. Pour some of the prepared sauce evenly over the first kadayif layer, then spread the cooked vegetable and cheese filling across the surface.
7. Cover the vegetable filling evenly with the remaining separated kadayif, then pour the rest of the sauce over the top so it reaches the pastry throughout the dish.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden and crisp.
9. Let the savory kadayif pie rest for a few minutes after removing it from the oven, then slice and serve while the center is still warm and cheesy.