Qatayef
Qatayef asafiri, with cream and nut filling | |
| Alternative names | Yassi kadayif |
|---|---|
| Type | Dumpling, pancake |
| Place of origin | Middle East |
| Region or state | Egypt, Levant |
| Main ingredients | Semolina flour, flour, sugar, yeast |
Qatayef, katayef, atayef or qata'if (Arabic: قطايف [qɑˈtˤɑ:jɪf]) is an Arabic dessert. It is a type of sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts, or a filled folded pancake with a thickness similar to a Scottish crumpet.
In many Middle Eastern countries such as Jordan and Egypt, qatayef is regarded as a seasonal specialty tied closely to Ramadan, appearing in markets and bakeries almost exclusively for the duration of the holy month. It is eaten daily after iftar and sometimes at suhoor, making it one of the most anticipated festive sweets of the Ramadan season.