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.
Comments
Sue (not verified)
Katayef recipe
Mon, 2019-07-29 10:58What is the point of this if you are not providing the all important recipe for the batter or the katayef????
Very silly!!
Khalid
Usually bought ...
Mon, 2019-07-29 11:03In Egypt, katayef itself is never made from dough at home. There are shops that make it and people buy it.
But if you want to make it, it is almost the same as pancake batter. Just make them smaller and thinner, and do not turn them over on the hot plate. The doughy side will be used to fuse the pockets into a half moon shape.
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