Vegan Pistachio Burma Kadayıf Twisted shredded pastry, plant-based
El yapımı. Shredded kadayıf twisted around a pistachio core.
Vegetable oil. Gaziantep pistachios. Entirely plant-based.
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Vegan Pistachio Burma Kadayıf Vegan Fıstıklı Burma Kadayıf
Burma Kadayıf takes its name from the twisting technique used to form it: shredded wheat pastry is rolled tightly around a concentrated pistachio core, creating cylindrical pieces with a crispy exterior and a dense, nutty centre. In our vegan version, the ghee butter is replaced with vegetable oil — allowing the kadayıf to achieve the same golden colour and satisfying crunch while remaining completely plant-based. Stone-ground Gaziantep pistachios are used throughout, ensuring the same quality of filling and topping as in our conventional Burma Kadayıf. A bitkisel (plant-based) twist on a Gaziantep classic.
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Ingredients & Allergen Information
Full Ingredient List
- Kadayıf (tel kadayıf / shredded wheat) Fine shredded wheat strands (wheat flour, water, salt)
- Cold-pressed vegetable oil Plant-based fat source applied to the kadayıf strands — replaces ghee entirely
- Gaziantep pistachios Stone-ground, early-harvest Antep pistachios, unsalted — concentrated core filling and topping
- Sugar syrup Beet sugar, water, lemon juice — poured after baking. Contains no animal products
Allergen Information
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What Sets It Apart
The Twist. Plant-Based.
The Twist Technique
Burma Kadayıf owes its distinctive cylindrical form to a specific technique: fine shredded wheat strands are laid flat, a pistachio filling is placed along the centre, and the whole thing is twisted and rolled tightly around the filling. When baked, the outer strands crisp and colour while the pistachio core stays dense and concentrated. It is a form that maximises the contrast between crispy exterior and nutty interior.
Vegetable Oil, Same Crunch
The challenge of a vegan kadayıf is achieving the golden colour and satisfying crunch that ghee butter provides. Cold-pressed vegetable oil meets this challenge: applied evenly to the kadayıf strands before baking, it produces a crispy, golden exterior that is visually and texturally indistinguishable from the conventional version. The plant-based fat achieves everything the animal fat does — nothing is lost.
Concentrated Pistachio Core
The pistachio filling in Burma Kadayıf is more concentrated than in other forms of baklava — the tight twist compresses the filling into a dense, intensely nutty core that runs through every piece. Stone-ground Gaziantep pistachios are used throughout, and their quality is preserved fully in the vegan version. Every bite delivers a consistent hit of pistachio flavour.
The Craft Behind It
Vegan Pistachio Burma Kadayıf: Form and Principle
Kadayıf — the shredded wheat pastry at the heart of this product — has a different physical structure from phyllo. Where phyllo is layered, kadayıf is woven; where phyllo is flat, kadayıf can be shaped. The Burma form takes full advantage of this flexibility, rolling the strands into tight cylinders that hold their shape through baking and syrup application alike.
At Saytad, the vegan version of our Burma Kadayıf follows the same technique as the conventional one. Stone-ground Gaziantep pistachios are placed at the centre of the kadayıf strands, which are then twisted tightly around the filling and arranged in the baking tray. Cold-pressed vegetable oil is applied in place of ghee, coating the strands evenly. After baking to a deep golden colour, standard sugar syrup — which contains no animal products — is poured over the pieces.
The result is a kadayıf that is, in every sense that matters — texture, flavour, appearance, and the satisfaction of the eating — equal to its conventional counterpart. For those following plant-based diets who believe that vegan Turkish pastry must mean lesser Turkish pastry, the Vegan Pistachio Burma Kadayıf is a direct refutation.
Room Temperature
Up to 2 Days
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best consumed within 2 days at room temperature
Refrigerated
Up to 7 Days
Refrigeration extends shelf life — allow to come to room temperature before serving for best crunch
Freezing
Not advised
Freezing affects the texture of the shredded pastry and the consistency of the syrup
Best Enjoyed
Same day
Kadayıf crunch and pistachio freshness are at their peak on the day of production
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Same-day delivery within Istanbul · Nationwide shipping available.
A distinctive plant-based gift — corporate and bulk orders welcome.