Luqaimat with Date Molasses & Sesame
Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside… Gulf-style luqaimat drizzled with rich date molasses and finished with toasted sesame. A classic Arabic dessert perfect for Ramadan gatherings and post-Iftar nights.
Makes
6 portions
Ingredients
- 1 pack Foster Clark’s dumpling mix (luqaimat) with yeast
- 2 Tbsp Foster Clark’s custard powder
- 500 ml warm water
- Oil for frying
For Serving
- Date molasses
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the luqaimat mix, yeast, and custard powder.
- Gradually add the warm water while stirring with a wooden spoon until you get a sticky dough.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 45 minutes in a warm place.
- After resting, whisk the dough a few times using a balloon whisk to release any trapped air.
- Heat the oil over medium heat.
- Dip a measuring spoon (½ Tbsp) into cold oil, scoop out the dough, and gently drop into the hot oil to form even-size balls.
- Fry while turning continuously until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with date molasses and a sprinkle of toasted sesame.
Foster Clark’s Tip
Coating the spoon with cold oil and whisking the dough after resting gives you perfectly round and extra crispy luqaimat.
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