How long does it take to make Qatayef?
The batter: flour, dry yeast, baking powder, sugar, a pinch of salt and lukewarm water; cover and let rise for about half an hour, until it is like pancake batter.
53 minTotal
12 minActive time
41 minSetting
Step by Step
| # | What to do | How long |
|---|
| 1 | In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, baking powder, sugar, salt and water into a smooth batter | 1 min |
| 2 | Let rise for 30 minutes | 30 min |
| 3 | Heat a dry pan over medium heat | 3 min |
| 4 | Pour tbsp large of batter into a round and cook on one side only | 5 min |
| 5 | Mix the cheese with the sugar and rose water | 1 min |
| 6 | Place a spoonful of filling on the raw side of each qatayef, fold in half and press the edges together | 1 min |
| 7 | Heat the oil and fry the qatayef for 2–3 minutes per side | 5 min |
| 8 | Bring the sugar and water to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer 5 minutes | 5 min |
| 9 | Add the lemon juice | 1 min |
| 10 | Serve with the syrup on the side | 1 min |
How to Tell It's Done
- until bubbles appear and the surface of the batter dries
- until browned
- until the sugar melts and the syrup thickens slightly
Tips
- Don't overload the oil: every piece that goes in cools it down. Fry one piece as a test, then the rest in several batches, and transfer to paper towels.
- The lemon keeps the sugar from crystallizing again.
Common Mistakes
- Keep the oil at 170–180°C (340–355°F): too cold, and the food soaks up oil; too hot, and it browns outside before the inside cooks. Without a thermometer, dip the tip of a wooden spoon in the oil: when medium bubbles form around it right away, the oil is hot enough.
- A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.
More Ways
- Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes on one side only, without flipping, until the bottom is golden and the top is full of holes.
- A spoonful of filling on the holey side, fold in half and press the edges together; sugar-and-water syrup on the side for dipping.
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