Luqaimat
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The Tale of Luqaimat
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Luqaimat, small deep-fried dough balls drizzled with date syrup, are a traditional Emirati sweet with roots in broader Gulf and Arab dessert traditions, especially popular during Ramadan evenings when they're served to break the fast.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- Pinch of saffron
- Oil, for deep frying
- Date syrup, for drizzling
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit until foamy.
- 2Whisk in flour, cardamom, and saffron to form a thick, smooth, sticky batter.
- 3Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until bubbly.
- 4Heat oil to 350°F and carefully drop spoonfuls or squeeze small portions of batter (wetting your hands helps) into the oil.
- 5Fry until puffed and deep golden brown, turning occasionally, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6Drain on paper towels, then drizzle generously with date syrup and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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