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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in rose water, remove from heat, and let it cool completely.","group":"Syrup Preparation","title":"Combine 400g sugar, 240ml water, and 1 tsp lemon juice","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Syrup Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a blender or large bowl, combine 250g (2 cups) flour, 40g (1/4 cup) semolina, 25g (2 tbsp) sugar, 5g (1 tsp) yeast, 5g (1 tsp) baking powder, and 480ml (2 cups) warm water. Blend until smooth. Let the batter rest for 15-20 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.","group":"Batter Preparation","title":"Combine 250g flour, 40g semolina, 25g sugar, 5g yeast, 5g baking powder","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Batter Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter to form a 3-inch circle. Cook on one side only. Do not flip. When the top is dry and covered in small holes, and the bottom is light golden, remove to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep soft.","group":"Cooking Pancakes","title":"Heat a non-stick pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Pancakes"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a bowl, mix 150g (1 1/2 cups) chopped walnuts and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of the pale (uncooked) side of each pancake. Fold the pancake in half and pinch the edges firmly to seal into a half-moon shape.","group":"Filling and Sealing","title":"Mix 150g chopped walnuts and 1 tsp ground cinnamon","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling and Sealing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Fry the qatayef in batches until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, brush with butter and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 10-15 minutes.","group":"Final Cooking","title":"Heat vegetable oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Final Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Immediately dip the hot qatayef into the cold syrup for a few seconds. Remove and place on a serving platter. Garnish with ground pistachios if desired.","group":"Finishing","title":"Immediately dip the hot qatayef","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"The key to perfect qatayef is cooking the pancake on only one side; the bubbles on top must dry out to create a porous surface that absorbs the syrup, while the raw side remains sticky enough to seal the filling inside. For the syrup, ensure it is completely cold before dipping the hot fried qatayef into it for maximum crunch.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Middle Eastern","Levantine"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["fry","bake","saute"],"equipment":["blender","non-stick pan","saucepan","deep fryer or baking sheet"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":15,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximately 15-18 small pancakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Pancakes can be cooked and filled a day ahead, kept covered in the fridge, and fried just before serving. The syrup can be made a week in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best served fresh and hot. If stored, the pancakes will lose their crunch.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in an oven or air fryer to regain some crispness; avoid the microwave."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a44a4ced81%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=90832d31-e938-48b9-ae10-0f86e36467f6","imageAlt":"Qatayef (Middle Eastern Stuffed Pancakes) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["ramadan","sweet","stuffed pancakes","walnuts","syrup"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Qatayef (Middle Eastern Stuffed Pancakes)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:09:36.864Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:09:36.864Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_7118ab4802","slug":"lemon-mint-juice-limonana","title":"Lemon Mint Juice (Limonana)","description":"A quintessential Mediterranean and Middle Eastern refresher, this vibrant drink perfectly balances tart lemons, cooling fresh mint, and a touch of sweetness.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Middle Eastern","Levantine"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7118ab4802%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=abf73a52-7932-4dea-82b6-3486a9e6b6ea","imageAlt":"Lemon Mint Juice (Limonana) — recipe cover","tags":["refreshing","mint","lemonade","cold-drink","summer","citrus"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_05b3803820","slug":"yogurt-with-honey","title":"Yogurt with Honey","description":"A creamy and nutritious Mediterranean staple featuring thick Greek yogurt drizzled with golden honey and topped with crunchy walnuts.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main","dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_05b3803820%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d3ada203-2be2-41f4-b9ee-23856051fabb","imageAlt":"Yogurt with Honey — recipe cover","tags":["healthy","high protein","quick","mediterranean diet","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":3},{"id":"recipe_df33fac33f","slug":"basbousa","title":"Basbousa with Orange Blossom Syrup","description":"A traditional Mediterranean semolina cake soaked in aromatic syrup, known for its moist, grainy texture and sweet floral notes.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":105,"activeMinutes":45},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Egyptian","Levantine"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_df33fac33f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4671c365-003f-4487-8802-e08193fc80e9","imageAlt":"Basbousa with Orange Blossom Syrup — recipe cover","tags":["semolina","cake","syrup","middle eastern","sweet","floral"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":7}]}