My brand new COOKBOOK, “Feast in the Middle East,” is now available internationally! This book contains both classical as well as modern Middle Eastern recipes, including the dishes you see here on this channel. This over 200 page hardcover book contains meticulous cooking instructions, gorgeous photos, family stories, and historical information on each dish. For ordering information, click HERE: secure.mybookorders.com/Orderpage/2189
I grew up in a Syrian-American household, but was introduced to these delicious treats by a Palestinian friend. Oh my gosh, they are to die for! Your mom's classical take on middle eastern cooking is an invaluable resource. She is fabulous. Thank you, too, for often offering healthier alternatives and modern twists to your recipes. Your channel is awesome. Shoo-krahn, habibti!
An easy and practical katayef recipe. Definitely worth trying. The mom's suggestion of brushing the katayef with melted butter and baking in the oven, rather than frying in oil, lends to a much lighter and flavorful pancake. However allow me to clear what appeared to me to be a confusion between rose water (Maward) and orange blossom water (Mazahr). The difference in taste, smell, and culinary uses between the two is significant. What the lady seemed to be using here is mazahr which is orange blossom water. A lot of people though use rose water in katayef and some use both. - Orange Blossom Water (mazahr - Ma means water and zahr means flowers ) is made by distilling the petals of the flowers of Bitter Oranges also known as Valencia oranges. In Arabic this kind of orange is called Bousfayr or Khashkhash or Naranj. - Rose Water (maward - ward means roses) is made by distilling petals of roses (as opposed to steeping the petals, a method which produces rose water of a totally different quality). The best and most authentic must be made from freshly picked roses of a variety which grows as a shrub with pink flowers and a very pronounced smell called Rosa Damascena or Damask Rose (ward joury in arabic).
I love your channel and your personalities. You remind of the wonderful friends I met in Lebanon. I love the Arab world so unknown in my country Norway
Your so lucky you and your Mom are cooking together...LOVE IT...... (pressure this moments) Those Kateyef pancakes look so yuuuummmmyy...... I'll be right over with my cup of coffee to try them....LOL....
As Salamualikum Thank you, Mother and Daughter explained well about the recipe. I will try it and this sweet is not having much sugar; according to the desire we can add the sugar syrup nice!!
Thanks Blanche and Vera for the lovely katayef. They look perfect and delicious. Please can you tell me the quantity of yeast. It was not mentioned in the recipe. Greatly appreciative.
Just stumbled upon your channel...immediately subbed. Love your recipes, love your mum and your whole show! Binge watching for the past hour now. Looking forward to more and all the very best for your channel! 💐💐💐
In Jerusalem these are made by the Arabs and contain a chestnut filling. I recall them being in the marketplace around Ramadan, although i might be confusing the holidays
How much yeast did you add to this recipe. When you bake them in the oven at 375 / 400 degrees do you turn them over to get crunchy on both sides. I can’t wait to try them.
Yum! I am a Croatian who just married a Palestinian and I want to make Kateyef - shukran for this video :) Question about Nabulsi cheese which we always have at home - what do I need to do to it to prep it ? or just crumble and add to the pancake? You mention that the queso blanco was left overnight !?! Many thanks for your help!
Hi Ivana welcome to the family haha! Yes queso fresco works great, and I do soak it overnight in water to get the salt out. Then I put it in the food processor until it is the consistency of cottage cheese so that it melts evenly. Hope that helps!
We have something very similar to that in Turkey and we call it "Taş Kadayıf" which is literally translated as "Stony Katayef" (It is not as hard as stone, no! :)). I'll make mom watch your video. We will use your recipe I think. Thanks.
LOL yes we do not want it to be hard like stone. Interesting translation though, wonder if that is the original meaning. Yes hope you try this recipe--it's easy, and it works! ;)
Make sure your pan is well heated before pouring the batter on it. Pouring batter on a pan not heated enough will cause it to stick. The heat shouldn't be too high either.
No baking soda will create bubbles it just needs moisture to activate. Look how honeycomb/cinder toffee/hokey pokey is made: just sugar, water & baking soda
I love the look of this but I don't eat wheat, it will be a challenge to this recipe gluten free, but I am going to rool up my sleeves and figure it out. We are also vegan, hence why I watched you falafel recipe and I want to do the cheese ones and sort out the cheese as well. There are so many options and I love this dessert. I have the basics and I will make it a mission=)
Thanks for watching! Yes you can try gluten free flour instead, I would imagine you should double the baking soda, and try out one pancake to see what happens. If it doesn't form bubbles thin it out with more water. Good luck! Hope this recipe works for you!
My brand new COOKBOOK, “Feast in the Middle East,” is now available internationally! This book contains both classical as well as modern Middle Eastern recipes, including the dishes you see here on this channel. This over 200 page hardcover book contains meticulous cooking instructions, gorgeous photos, family stories, and historical information on each dish. For ordering information, click HERE: secure.mybookorders.com/Orderpage/2189
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I grew up in a Syrian-American household, but was introduced to these delicious treats by a Palestinian friend. Oh my gosh, they are to die for! Your mom's classical take on middle eastern cooking is an invaluable resource. She is fabulous. Thank you, too, for often offering healthier alternatives and modern twists to your recipes. Your channel is awesome. Shoo-krahn, habibti!
Thank you for your sweet message made our day habibtee, hope you subscribe and join our family! :D
Thank you Habeebti, it is people like you that keep us going.
Love this mother daughter combo! Wonderful recipes, keeps me thinking of my mother and Sotto.
Katayef is so delicious especially to eat in Ramadan. Mashallah you and your mom are very good cooks. Thank you both
4 years later,, Finally got to see a fun way on how you do ATAYEF thank u Blanche
Haha better late than never! Enjoy!
my fav dessert, had this in lebanese restaurant before
An easy and practical katayef recipe. Definitely worth trying. The mom's suggestion of brushing the katayef with melted butter and baking in the oven, rather than frying in oil, lends to a much lighter and flavorful pancake. However allow me to clear what appeared to me to be a confusion between rose water (Maward) and orange blossom water (Mazahr). The difference in taste, smell, and culinary uses between the two is significant. What the lady seemed to be using here is mazahr which is orange blossom water. A lot of people though use rose water in katayef and some use both.
- Orange Blossom Water (mazahr - Ma means water and zahr means flowers ) is made by distilling the petals of the flowers of Bitter Oranges also known as Valencia oranges. In Arabic this kind of orange is called Bousfayr or Khashkhash or Naranj.
- Rose Water (maward - ward means roses) is made by distilling petals of roses (as opposed to steeping the petals, a method which produces rose water of a totally different quality). The best and most authentic must be made from freshly picked roses of a variety which grows as a shrub with pink flowers and a very pronounced smell called Rosa Damascena or Damask Rose (ward joury in arabic).
Thanks for clarifying for our viewers! Indeed you can use one or the other, depending on you flavor preference. =)
I am enjoying you cooking with mama 💕
Thanks she will be in my next new video this Saturday =)
You two are amazing . I’m just getting addicted to middle Eastern food since watching your channel
Thank you! ;)
Queso blanco 😮😮😮 thank you for the recipe. I will have to give it a try. I’ve been looking for a recipe for my Syrian friends
I love your channel and your personalities. You remind of the wonderful friends I met in Lebanon. I love the Arab world so unknown in my country Norway
Welcome to our online family! =)
Мне очень нравится как Вы работаете на кухне. Спасибо
Thank you for bringing me back my time in Beirut. God bless you all.
I Love middle eastern pancakes.♥️😘😍
I love y’all personality😄💕.. love your bubbly fun side❤️
Yummy 😋 love your video’s .. thank you lady’s
I learned how to make these using cherry pie filling and cheesecake filling. Super yummy no matter what you put in them.
Yum what a great idea!
I Will try to make middle eastern pancakes.😄😆😘😍
They are worth the effort!
always love watching the amazing stuff on your channel. nothing beats authentic recipes 😁
Your so lucky you and your Mom are cooking together...LOVE IT...... (pressure this moments) Those Kateyef pancakes look so yuuuummmmyy...... I'll be right over with my cup of coffee to try them....LOL....
Awww Thanks Cheryl, you tell me what filling you like and I will get it ready! :D
Your the best Blanche!
Back at you hon ;)
As Salamualikum Thank you, Mother and Daughter explained well about the recipe. I will try it and this sweet is not having much sugar; according to the desire we can add the sugar syrup nice!!
I just love you both! Great video 🎉
Yummy
lovely recipe as usual. will do this tomorrow.
It looks yummyy. I prefer the cheese over walnuts.
We have Oxaca brand Mexican cheese here in Arizona and it makes mine extra yummy.
I prefer cheese too, and yes Mexican cheese is the best with this! ;)
Looks delicious!
Wow very delicious.
I watch all of your clips , eventhough i am not into cooking.
Awesome!! This looks yummy. I love your channel and your family
Looks delicious delicious it’s my favourite dessert I make with ashta
Can you make kounefe?
Yes here is our kunafe recipe: th-cam.com/video/k5X_tYAJFSo/w-d-xo.html
@@blanchetv thank you
LOVE the video Thank you
Oh I so very much katayef lover
Thanks for this girl!!! It’s Ramadan time need this lol
Ramadan Mubarak girl, yes this recipe is a must this time of year, enjoy! ;)
have you got kuneffa tarriff ?
Nice ❤️
Thanks Blanche and Vera for the lovely katayef. They look perfect and delicious. Please can you tell me the quantity of yeast. It was not mentioned in the recipe. Greatly appreciative.
20 grams of yeast-- enjoy!
Just stumbled upon your channel...immediately subbed. Love your recipes, love your mum and your whole show! Binge watching for the past hour now. Looking forward to more and all the very best for your channel! 💐💐💐
Thank you so much and welcome to the channel, appreciate your feedback :)
In Jerusalem these are made by the Arabs and contain a chestnut filling. I recall them being in the marketplace around Ramadan, although i might be confusing the holidays
Yum, never had them with chestnut!
Love your recipes and very informative too! Would love it if the vernacular words will be flashed in the screen. 🙏
Will do thank you! ;)
Oh man yum yum..thanks a lot
PLEASE put this recipe in YOUR COOKBOOK !!!!
Please please.
You and your mom, Vera are so beautiful ! ( and you both match !)
Love and blessings
It's in there for sure just for you! ;) Thank you!
How much yeast did you add to this recipe. When you bake them in the oven at 375 / 400 degrees do you turn them over to get crunchy on both sides. I can’t wait to try them.
We used 1 tsp of yeast. Generally we do not flip them over, but you can if you like them on the crispy side. Enjoy the recipe! =)
I love your channel 💚💚
Thank you!
Awesome, yislamu edeekum.
Question, any alternatives to Quesú Blanco? What is it exactly? Is it like curd cheese?
Ricotta cheese works great! ;) Queso blanco is almost like mozzarella but not as stretchy.
Ricotta cheese?? Would it have the same effect?
Hi from Palestine.✌✌🇵🇸🇵🇸✌✌
Marhaba!
Would you ever use dried fruit with the nuts? It looks so good.
You probably could, but it might be too sweet if you add syrup to it.
I've never worked with yeast. I am going to purchase a wisk tomorrow.....my very first wisk.
The time has come!! See how easy it is?
So 'soshara' means yolo in arabic ?
Pretty much LOL
Salam, so the White Cheese could be the classic queso prensado? like the square white one?
Yes you can use that!
thank you so much, I never thought you would reply so fast. :) I would make it for this ramadan thanks ... Im a big fan from Panama
Yum
can you show us the cheese, which kind did you use.
Very nice recipe (Y) subscribed your channel
Thank you dear, I subbed back-love Indian food!
blanchetv - Thankyou dear, much love :)
what is the temperature of oven when you baked them please and thank you blanch
400 degrees for about 10 minutes or so. :)
thank you blanch and MOMA VERA YOU GUYS MAKE A GREAT TEAM
CAN I FREEZE THEM? THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR RECEPIES!!!!
Never tried to freeze them but I suppose you can before you put syrup on them :)
blanchetv yes, you can :)
ruth stagnitta Freeze them raw, just after you finish to fill them.
Yum! I am a Croatian who just married a Palestinian and I want to make Kateyef - shukran for this video :) Question about Nabulsi cheese which we always have at home - what do I need to do to it to prep it ? or just crumble and add to the pancake? You mention that the queso blanco was left overnight !?! Many thanks for your help!
Hi Ivana welcome to the family haha! Yes queso fresco works great, and I do soak it overnight in water to get the salt out. Then I put it in the food processor until it is the consistency of cottage cheese so that it melts evenly. Hope that helps!
Many many thanks!!! :)
where are you from?
I’m sorry but what is the first ingredient she mention?? Sim... what? Please answer I really want to make this!
Fine semolina flour ;)
We have something very similar to that in Turkey and we call it "Taş Kadayıf" which is literally translated as "Stony Katayef" (It is not as hard as stone, no! :)). I'll make mom watch your video. We will use your recipe I think. Thanks.
LOL yes we do not want it to be hard like stone. Interesting translation though, wonder if that is the original meaning. Yes hope you try this recipe--it's easy, and it works! ;)
Can they be made with clotted cream (ishta)? If yes can you show us how on one episode? Thank you!!!!
Yes they can be made with ishta, that needs a whole new episode, maybe I will make ishta and it's different uses :)
So what’s the exact recipe ?
Yum my favorite 😋 but the one I buy from a bakery the feeling is some kind of a creamy goodness not Queso Fresco 😉
Yes that is a different kind of katayef called asafiri, which uses a creamy ehsta filling :D
Substitute of semolina???
Farina
My cheese melted and came out of the katayef...any idea what went wrong??
Too much cheese. We use a very small amount of cheese in each one--a scant tablespoon.
After stuffing them we deep fry them and they are more delicious.
I am sure! =)
OMG 😮 😋😍✅👍
cannot use ricotta cheese just wondering ?
Yes you most certainly can, but it won't have that melted texture. ;)
ohh yea will use melty cheese only thank you
why does mine stick to the pan
Make sure your pan is well heated before pouring the batter on it. Pouring batter on a pan not heated enough will cause it to stick. The heat shouldn't be too high either.
Ooh, thanks am going to try again
Baking soda activates with acid , I don't see how in this batter it activates as there is no acid ?Baking powder is maybe what you mean?
No baking soda will create bubbles it just needs moisture to activate. Look how honeycomb/cinder toffee/hokey pokey is made: just sugar, water & baking soda
I was also wondering but I tried and it worked! I am guessing the yeast fermentation creates some acidity
Where in Palestine are you from.
Bethlehem. ;)
oh that's cool, it's vegan friendly
Cool screen name, I wish all invaders were pancakes! :D
Lol :D thank s
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Your make up is soooooooooooo PERFECT/ON THE POINTin your videos.( I have seen so many.) why donot you make a beauty channel too.(;
Will consider that if there is enough interest dear--thank you! ;)
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thats how ilike to eat it sneak peak and stuff mine and eat it raw lol .i dont like it cookedand no syrup
Oh wow you eat it raw? That is hilarious! :D
blanchetv uii
I love the look of this but I don't eat wheat, it will be a challenge to this recipe gluten free, but I am going to rool up my sleeves and figure it out. We are also vegan, hence why I watched you falafel recipe and I want to do the cheese ones and sort out the cheese as well. There are so many options and I love this dessert. I have the basics and I will make it a mission=)
Thanks for watching! Yes you can try gluten free flour instead, I would imagine you should double the baking soda, and try out one pancake to see what happens. If it doesn't form bubbles thin it out with more water. Good luck! Hope this recipe works for you!
شكرًا الكم تعرفو الدنيا على اكلنا الزاكي خليهم يشو فونا
#yeastlivesmatter
LOL! 😂