Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2023
Qatayef asafiri (aka little birds)—petite pancakes folded around a creamy filling, edged with nuts, and drizzled with honey—are the holiday's most anticipated confection.
Qatayef asafiri is one of the most iconic desserts of the Ramadan season. The handheld dazzlers are made by stuffing small semolina pancakes with a creamy filling, folding them partway to create a beak shape (“asafiri” means “little birds”)...