Qatayef
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| Type | Dumpling |
| Main ingredient(s) | unsalted cheese, or a mixture of hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon |
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.
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Origin
Katayef is of Fatimid origin.[1] Katayef 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
Katayef 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
- Kanafeh, a different Arab dessert with a similar name
- Mandugwa, a similar Korean dessert
- List of African dishes
References
- ↑ The Ramadan Experience in Egypt
- ↑ Sadat, Jehan (2002). A Woman of Egypt. Simon & Schuster. p. 48.
- ↑ Abu-Zahra, Nadia (2000). The pure and powerful. Ithaca press. p. 290.
- ↑ Egyptian Cuisine and Recipes
- ↑ Katayef (Ramadan pancakes) This Week in Palestine, Turbo Computers & Software Co. Ltd. 2007-07-09 Accessed on 2008-01-07.
