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Luqaimat

Name: Luqaimat
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 250g All-Purpose Flour; 200ml Water; 1 tsp Dry yeast; 1 tbsp Sugar; A pinch Salt; As needed Date syrup; As needed Oil for frying

Dessert

⏱ 40 min

👥 Serves 4

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Bite-sized fried dough dumplings, drizzled generously with date syrup — a beloved sweet.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Especially popular on Ramadan nights after breaking the fast, luqaimat are crisp on the outside and soft within, traditionally finished with rich date syrup.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A favorite treat for family gatherings on Ramadan evenings.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

All-Purpose Flour 250g
Water 200ml
Dry yeast 1 tsp
Sugar 1 tbsp
Salt A pinch
Date syrup As needed
Oil for frying As needed

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Combine flour and salt in a bowl, add the yeast mixture, and mix into a thick, sticky batter.
Let the batter rise for about 1 hour.
Scoop bite-sized portions with a spoon and fry in 340°F (170°C) oil until golden brown.
Drain and drizzle generously with date syrup before serving.

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