Egyptian · dessert
Qatayef (Ramadan Stuffed Pancakes)
Qatayef (Ramadan Stuffed Pancakes) reads sweetness 7.7, richness 5.6 and umami 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian dessert, about 55 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.7 · Richness 5.6 · Umami 4.2 · Salinity 4.2 · Funk & Ferment 3.5 · Nutty 1.7 · Bitterness 1.5 · Fruity 1.3 · Floral 0.7 · Sourness 0.7
What's in it (9)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup semolina
- 1 tsp yeast
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1 cup sweet white cheese
- oil for frying
- 1 cup sugar syrup
Time & effort: about 55 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 161 kcal, 3 g protein, 0.5 g fat, 36.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Mix a batter with flour, semolina, yeast, baking powder, sugar, and warm water and rest until bubbly.
- Cook small rounds on a dry griddle on one side only until the surface is covered in holes and fully set; do not flip.
- Fill each pancake with cheese or the walnut mixture, pinch the edges firmly to seal, and deep-fry until golden.
- Dip in sugar syrup and serve immediately.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.