Qatir (syrup)
 Attar with rose water and orange flower water. | |
| Alternative names | Qattar / Qatr[1] / Attar[2] /Shħūr / Sheera[3] |
|---|---|
| Type | Syrup |
| Main ingredients | Sugar, water |
Qatir, or attar (Arabic: قَطْر) is a type of sweet syrup used in the preparation of Middle Eastern desserts[4][1]. It is made of primarily sugar and water[4], and is reduced slightly until somewhat golden and thicker. It is sometimes accented by steeping additional flavorings such as lemon juice, rose water or oil, or attar (a rose-hinted plant of similar name). It is an essential addition to many Arabic or Levantine desserts, and is added cold or at room temperature to a hot dessert after it is baked.[5][6]
Name
[edit]Qatir is also referred to as sheera (Arabic: شيرة),[3][7] or as sharbat (sometimes sherbet) (Arabic: شربات) in Egyptian Arabic.[8][9][10][11]
Ingredients and Preparation
[edit]Qatir is usually prepared by boiling sugar in water, lemon juice[4] is added to prevent sugar from crystalizing, lemon juice can accelerate breaking down sucrose into fructose and glucose.[6][12]
The syrup is ordinarily scented with rose water or orange flower water, the exact ingredients and quantities may vary depending on the dish the qatir was made for.[6]
Some recipes may call for different sweeteners, such as honey as a "healthier" option.[13]
Usage
[edit]Qatir is used in a wide array of desserts, including but not limited to knafeh,[14] baklava,[15] qatayef[1], mutabbaq, and harisseh,[2] it can be used hot or cold, and the desserts it can be added to can be hot or cold. The syrup may also be added while still boiling to some desserts, or be used when cold as a dip for some others. Qatir can be stored in a refrigerator for an extended period of time.[16][17][18]
Gallery
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Qatir is poured over Knafeh. -
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Qatir with a honey-like consistency is drizzled over Halawet el Jibn
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Citation
[edit]- ^ a b c Kassis, Reem (2022-03-29). "The Dessert That Tastes Best One Month Out of Every Year". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ a b Assil 2022, pp. 63–64.
- ^ a b "'Better than jalebi': Emirati Luqaimat adds crunch to Pakistani iftar meals". Arab News. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Assil 2022, p. 64.
- ^ Assil 2022, p. 97.
- ^ a b c El-Haddad 2016, p. 300.
- ^ "بدائل صحية ولذيذة للشيرة والقطر". العربية (in Arabic). 13 March 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "طريقة تحضير شربات الحلويات لرمضان 2025 وأفضل طرق تخزينه". www.almasryalyoum.com (in Arabic). 12 Feb 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "How to Make Attar | Middle Eastern Simple Syrup | القطر". 4 April 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Team, Almaany. "شربات In English - Translation and Meaning in English Arabic Dictionary of All terms Page 1". www.almaany.com. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "Künefe: The beloved dessert rebuilding Turkey". www.bbc.com. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ Aoki, Peggy (23 February 2024). "A Squeeze Of Lemon Juice Is All You Need To Stop Caramel From Crystallizing". Tasting Table. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "كيف تُحضّر قطر صحّي لحلويات رمضان؟" (in Arabic). 24 March 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ Assil 2022, p. 54.
- ^ Assil 2022, p. 58.
- ^ Tamimi & Ottolenghi 2012, pp. 390, 348.
- ^ El-Haddad 2016, pp. 300–320.
- ^ Shami, Wafa (22 November 2023). "How to Make Sugar Syrup (Ater)". Palestine In A Dish. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ Alghweir, Fatimah (2023-04-07). "The Best Awameh (Luqaimat) Recipe". FalasteeniFoodie. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
References
[edit]- Assil, Reem (19 April 2022). Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. ISBN 9781984859075. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- El-Haddad, Laila (2016). The Gaza Kitchen. Just World Books. ISBN 9781682570081. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- Tamimi, Sami; Ottolenghi, Yotam (2012). Jerusalem: A Cookbook. ISBN 9781448148585. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
See also
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