FRIED KATAYEF (EGYPTIAN DESSERT)

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This mouth-watering dessert is an authentic Egyptian treat. It can be made savory and still will be delicious.

Provided by Mohamed El Refaee

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Egyptian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups water
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
3 cups water
3 cups oil for frying

Steps:

  • Make a syrup by stirring the water, sugar, and lemon juice together in a saucepan over medium heat until thick; set aside to cool.
  • Make a filling by combining the ricotta cheese and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Make the dough by mixing together the flour and the yeast. Stir the water into the flour mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking to remove any lumps, until the mixture reaches a pourable consistency; allow to rest 1 hour.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Ladle 2 to 3 ounces of batter at a time into the center of the skillet into a round shape. Each katayef shell is finished when the top is dry and the bottom is slightly browned.
  • Fill each shell with an equal portion of the cheese mixture. Fold one end of the shell over the cheese mixture and seal into a semi-circle shape by pinching along the edges.
  • Heat the frying oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Fry the katayef in the oil until crispy and lightly browned; immerse in the syrup to coat; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 40.9 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

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