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Luqaimat Middle Eastern Sweet Dumplings
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.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 151 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
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 for frying
- 1 cup date syrup
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.