Snack
Mikate (Congolese Beignets)

Mikate (Congolese Beignets)

Republic of the Congo

45Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

The puffy fried dough balls sold on street corners across the Congo, crisp outside and fluffy within, eaten plain or with peanut butter.

Equipment
  • Large bowl
  • Deep pot or fryer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Spoon or ice-cream scoop
Ingredients
Plain flour3 cups
Sugar⅓ cup
Instant yeast2 tsp
Nutmeg½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Warm waterabout 1½ cups
Vegetable oilfor deep frying

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