Luqaimat Middle Eastern Sweet Dumplings

Name: Luqaimat Middle Eastern Sweet Dumplings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp fine salt; 1 1/4 tsp instant yeast; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; vegetable oil; 1 cup date syrup; 3 tbsp sesame seeds

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
8
Calories
151 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Luqaimat Middle Eastern Sweet Dumplings

Isaac Lopez

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Luqaimat are middle eastern sweet fried dumplings that are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Once fried, they are topped with date syrup and sesame seeds.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups all purpose flour
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp fine salt
1 1/4 tsp instant yeast
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
vegetable oil for frying
1 cup date syrup
3 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

In a large bowl mix the all purpose flour with the cornstarch, sugar, salt, instant yeast and ground cardamom until smooth and combined.
Cover with a plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature or in an "off" oven for 1 hour. The batter will almost double in size.
Fill 1/3 of a saucepan with vegetable oil and place over medium heat. Heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F.
Give the batter a good stir. Fill a small bowl with some cold oil and set aside. Dip a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon in cold oil and then scoop the batter and drop into the hot oil. Repeat with a few more and fry 4 to 6 luqaimat at a time. Make sure to dip the spoon in cold oil every time. Stir them a few times while frying to make sure they fry evenly.
Fry the luqaimat until they are golden brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, take the luqaimat out of the hot oil and into the bowl with date syrup. Toss them a few times so they are coated with date syrup.
Arrange the luqaimat on a plate and top with sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Notes

Luqaimat is best served warm and right out of the fryer. However, if you have extras, don't toss them in the date syrup, let them cool completely and then store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze them in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Heat them in the air fryer or oven and then toss in the date syrup.
Make sure the oil in no hotter than 350 degrees F. If the oil is too hot, then the dumplings will be crispy on the outside but raw and doughy on the inside.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 67mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 0.3IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	151kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	75mg	3%
Potassium	67mg	1%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	0.3IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.03mg	0%
Calcium	35mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%