Notes

Qatayef can also be spelled Katayef.

In Turkey and Greece, the name Kataifi is used for what Egyptians call Konafa.

Servings

5

Preparation Time

0.75 hours

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg katayef
• Vegetable oil ,for deep-frying
• Sugar syrup
• Hazelnut ,blanched
• Walnuts ,blanched
• Pistachios ,peeled
• Almonds ,blanched
• Raisins
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Cooking Instructions

• Mix nuts in a bowl and add sugar and raisins.
• Stir to mix ingredients well.
• Put nuts mixture in the center of each katayef depending on its size and close into a half moon shape.
• Press on the edges with your fingers to stick together well.
• Heat oil over high heat until very hot.
• Deep-fry katayef in oil until golden brown.
• Dip fried katayef while still hot in cool syrup and stir for a few seconds.
• Serve on platter while hot.