Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Golden Crisp Luqaimat (Style 3)
Chef's Menu Description
Tender orchard fruits baked beneath a golden, crisp butter and oat crumble, served warm with velvety Madagascan vanilla custard or double cream.
Ingredients
- • 150g plain flour
- • 2 tbsp cornflour
- • 1 tsp instant yeast
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 180ml warm water
- • 500ml vegetable oil, for frying
- • 100ml date syrup (dibis)
- • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Whisk the flour, cornflour, yeast, sugar, and warm water into a thick batter and rest for 1 hour until frothy.
2
Phase 2
Drop walnut-sized spoonfuls into oil heated to 180C, a few at a time, and fry until deep golden.
3
Phase 3
Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper.
4
Phase 4
Drizzle generously with the date syrup while still hot.
5
Phase 5
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and eat warm and crisp.