Dessert
Zalabia (Sudanese Sweet Fritters)
About
Golden yeasted dough balls fried crisp and soaked in fragrant syrup, a favourite Sudanese sweet for Ramadan nights and celebrations.
Equipment
- Two bowls
- Whisk
- Deep pan for frying
- Slotted spoon
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
Plain flour2 cups
Instant yeast1 tsp
Sugar (for dough)1 tsp
Salt1/4 tsp
Warm waterabout 1.5 cups
Oil, for deep fryingas needed
Sugar (for syrup)1.5 cups
Water (for syrup)1 cup
Lemon juice1 tsp
Cardamom or rose water1/2 tsp
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