Qatayef Asafiri

Qatayef Asafiri is a delightful Lebanese dessert featuring small stuffed pancakes filled with a sweet nut mixture, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. This vegan version offers a light and fluffy texture, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Semolina - 25 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Water - 300 milliliters
• Ground walnuts - 50 grams
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
• Powdered sugar - for dusting
• Vegetable oil - for frying

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, semolina, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients while whisking until you have a smooth batter.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour small rounds of batter (about 1/4 cup each) onto the skillet.
4. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the ground walnuts, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup to create the filling.
6. Take one pancake, place a spoonful of the walnut mixture in the center, and fold it in half to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges gently.
7. Heat a little vegetable oil in the skillet and fry the filled pancakes for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
8. Remove from the skillet, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 56 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats and protein from walnuts.
• Contains complex carbohydrates from semolina and flour for sustained energy.

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