Qatayef

Qatayef
Type Dumpling
Region or state Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Syria
Main ingredients unsalted cheese, or a mixture of hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon
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Qatayef or Katayef (قطايف) is an Arab dessert commonly served during the month of Ramadan, a sort of sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts.

Origin

Qatayef is of Fatimid origin.[1] Qatayef was traditionally prepared by street vendors as well as households in the Levant and Egypt. It is usually prepared using Akkawi cheese as a filling.[2][3]

Preparation

Qatayef is the general name of the dessert as a whole, but more specifically, the batter. The result of the batter being poured onto a round hot plate appears similar to pancakes, except only one side is cooked, then folded. The pastry is filled with either unsalted cheese or a mixture of any of hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. It is then deep-fried or, less commonly, baked and served with a hot syrup or sometimes honey.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ The Ramadan Experience in Egypt
  2. ↑ Sadat, Jehan (2002). A Woman of Egypt. Simon & Schuster. p. 48.
  3. ↑ Abu-Zahra, Nadia (2000). The pure and powerful. Ithaca press. p. 290.
  4. ↑ Egyptian Cuisine and Recipes
  5. ↑ Katayef (Ramadan pancakes) This Week in Palestine, Turbo Computers & Software Co. Ltd. 2007-07-09 Accessed on 2008-01-07.
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