Fried Katayef (Egyptian Dessert) Recipe

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Fried Katayef (Egyptian Dessert)
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Directions:

  1. Make a syrup by stirring the water, sugar, and lemon juice together in a saucepan over medium heat until thick; set aside to cool.
  2. Make a filling by combining the ricotta cheese and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 935.17 Kcal (3915 kJ)
Calories from fat 744.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 82.71g 127%
Cholesterol 1.81mg 1%
Sodium 7.45mg 0%
Potassium 59.37mg 1%
Total Carbs 45.7g 15%
Sugars 14.72g 59%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 6%
Protein 4.84g 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 27.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 340.08 Kcal (1424 kJ)
Calories from fat 270.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.08g 127%
Cholesterol 0.66mg 1%
Sodium 2.71mg 0%
Potassium 21.59mg 1%
Total Carbs 16.62g 15%
Sugars 5.35g 59%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 6%
Protein 1.76g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 9.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.3
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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