These crunchy, cheesy pastries are definitely not for the calorieconscious, as they need liberal brushing with butter to make them crisp and golden. Kataifiis a noodle-like wheat pastry, probably best known in sweet pastries, but it works just as well for savouries. The tiny pieces of fig add a nice sweetness to the richness of the cheese. If you can’t find Fiore di Latte, any other mozzarella will do.
This quantity makes 8 good-sized pastries to eat as a starter, and they also work well baby-size, as canapés for a drinks party.