Middle Eastern Dessert Qatayef Recipe | How to make Arabic Pancakes with Filling by Muno’s Kitchen

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.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Gradually add water and milk, whisking until smooth.

Let the batter rest for 30 minutes until bubbles form.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Pour a small amount of batter onto the skillet, forming a round pancake.

Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Prepare the filling by mixing ground walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and rose water in a bowl.

Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each pancake.

Fold the pancake over the filling and press to seal.

Fry the filled pancakes in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and drizzle with syrup before serving.

Garnish with chopped pistachios.

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