Qatayef Recipe ( stuffed pancake drizzled with syrup)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

ground walnuts

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

Ground almonds provide a similar texture with a different flavor.

rose water

💰Cheaper: orange blossom water

Orange blossom water is more accessible and offers a floral note.

syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice.

Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

For the filling, add semolina and cornflour to milk in a saucepan.

Cook over medium heat until thickened.

Add rose water or orange blossom water to the filling and pour into a bowl, covering with plastic wrap.

Blend the pancake batter ingredients starting with lukewarm water for 5 minutes.

Cook the pancakes over medium heat, covered with a towel while making the rest.

Stuff pancakes with the cream filling and pinch the sides together firmly.

Fry until golden brown.

While hot, drizzle with syrup and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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