The Food of the United Arab Emirates with Sasha Martin

dates

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs provide similar sweetness with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds nutrients and fiber.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

Mix flour, eggs, milk, and water in a bowl until smooth.

Add salt and melted butter to the mixture and stir well.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot.

Pour a ladleful of batter into the skillet, swirling to cover the bottom evenly.

Cook until the edges lift and the bottom is golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Flip the crêpe and cook for another 1-2 minutes until set.

Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining batter.

Prepare the filling by mashing dates with sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon until smooth.

Spread a layer of the date mixture over half of each crêpe.

Fold the crêpe over the filling and press gently to seal.

Drizzle with rose water and orange blossom water before serving.

Garnish with crushed pistachios and powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

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