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Luqaimat recipe
Deliciously sweet and crispy Emirati dumplings.
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 7 g yeast
- 30 g sugar
- 5 g salt
- 200 ml warm water
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 pinch saffron strands
- 500 ml oil
- 100 ml date syrup
How to make Luqaimat
- In a bowl, combine 250 g of all-purpose flour, 7 g of yeast, 30 g of sugar, 5 g of salt, and 1 g of cardamom powder.
- Gradually pour in 200 ml of warm water, mixing until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and place it in a warm spot to let the dough rise for 30 minutes until it doubles in size.
- In a deep pan, heat enough oil over medium heat at about 180°C (350°F) for frying.
- Shape the risen dough into small balls, around 2 cm in diameter, for frying.
- Carefully add the shaped dough into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown on all sides for about 3-4 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the dumplings and drain them on paper towels for excess oil.
- Serve the luqaimat hot, drizzled generously with 100 g of date syrup for sweetness.
What is Luqaimat?
Luqaimat is a traditional dish from United Arab Emirates, cooked in a pan, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around all-purpose flour, date syrup and yeast. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Luqaimat take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 53 dishes built on all-purpose flour. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Luqaimat?
Ensure oil is hot enough for a crispy texture.
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