Luqaimat is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made of deep-fried dough balls soaked in a sweet syrup.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/2cupswater
- 1tbspyeast
- 1tbspsugar
- 2cupsall-purpose flour
- 2tbspcornstarch
- 2tbspmilk powder
- pinchsalt
- 1tbspvanilla
- 2tbspvegetable oil
For the Syrup
- 2cupssugar
- 2cupswater
- dashcardamom
- 1gcitric acid
- 1/4cuphoney
How to make Luqaimat | Arabian Sweet Dumplings
Preparing the Dough
In a mixing bowl, add water, yeast, and sugar. Mix well and let the yeast activate for 5 minutes.
Add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, milk powder, salt, and vanilla to the mixing bowl. Mix well until the dough forms.
Add vegetable oil to the mixing bowl and knead the dough for 10 minutes.
Let the dough ferment for 1 hour.
Preparing the Syrup
In a small pot over medium heat, add sugar, water, and cardamom. Let it simmer for 12 minutes.
Add citric acid or lemon juice and honey to the pot. Stir well and remove from heat. Let it cool down.
Frying the Luqaimat
After 1 hour, remove the air from the dough and shape it into small balls.
Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a deep pot.
Using a pancake dispenser, frosting gun, or frosting bag, pour the dough balls straight into the hot oil. Roll them so that they cook evenly from all sides.
Fry the luqaimat for about six minutes until they turn golden brown.
Soak the fried luqaimat in the syrup immediately.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to get a crispy texture.
You can add saffron to the syrup for an extra layer of flavor.
Rafia Junaid
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