Luqaimat (sweet dumplings)

Emirati80 minServes 4

Luqaimat is a popular sweet across the Emirates and the Gulf, often served in Ramadan and on special occasions. It is known for its crisp fried balls and its date-molasses or sugar-syrup glaze, and the toppings differ from home to home.

Ingredients for Luqaimat

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp starch
• ½ tsp cardamom
• about 1½ cups warm water
• a pinch of salt
• plenty of oil for frying
• date molasses or sugar syrup, for serving

Method

1. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, starch, cardamom and salt.
2. Gradually add the water and whisk until you have a sticky batter, thicker than cake batter.
3. Cover the batter and let it rise for 45–60 minutes until bubbles appear.
4. Heat the oil to about 170–180°C.
5. Shape small balls with a wet spoon and carefully drop them into the oil.
6. Turn until golden and crisp, then drain and serve with the molasses.

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