Pancakes stuffed with almonds
Mince :
2 lbs blanched almonds (or use ground almonds) and mix them with:
2 oz softened butter
2 egg yolks
8 oz sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Knead well together then take knobs the size of a walnut and flatten them into paper-thick discs, 2 inches across. Stuff the pancakes with this almond mixture, fold them and fry till golden brown in a buttered frying pan. They are quite delicious, served with honey or sugar.
Stuffed pancakes
Prepare flaky pancakes « Er-ghaifs» (see recipe above), spread them out and place, in the middle of each, 1 tbsp of the following stuffing, cooked for 10 min over medium heat.
2 lbs onions, chopped
4 strips khlii, pieces
6 tbsp khlii fat
1 tbsp sweet pepper –
1/2 tbsp hot pepper
1/2 tbsp cumin paprika
Fold in the sides of the pancakes to make a square about 3 inches wide. Flatten them lightly by hand, baste them with khlii fat, place them on an oiled oven tray and bake them for 10 to 15 min (gas 6-7). these golden brown pancakes make an elegant first ourse to dinner. serve them piping hot with mint tea.