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Ingredients
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1 ½ cups water
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1 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
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3 cups water
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3 cups oil for frying
Directions
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Make a syrup by stirring the water, sugar, and lemon juice together in a saucepan over medium heat until thick; set aside to cool.
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Make a filling by combining the ricotta cheese and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 (per serving)
356 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
57g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 356 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
Sodium 41mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 25g | |
Protein 8g | 16% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 88mg | 7% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 106mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.