SC - Lebonese sweets

[Susan Fox-Davis]

Anahita wrote of kataif:


> It's made from wheat flour dough and looks like shredded wheat, as
> you described it. You might find it at a specifically Middle Eastern
> food shop.
>
> Anyone know: Can shredded wheat be used as a substitute for kataif?

Some people soak shredded wheat in milk, wring it out [carefully] and proceed with
the recipe.  I find it's still too soggy, and there are Middle Eastern markets in my
city, so I don't.

Selene