Basbousa Street Wrap
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Street Food and Wraps

Basbousa Street Wrap

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.

Ingredients

  • • 300g strong white flour
  • • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 250ml warm water
  • • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • • 400g sugar, for syrup
  • • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • • 1 tsp rose water
  • • Oil for deep frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the syrup sugar with 250ml water and the lemon juice until slightly thick, then cool and stir in the rose water.

2
Phase 2

Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, water, and olive oil into a sticky batter; rest 1 hour.

3
Phase 3

Squeeze small balls of batter through your fist into oil at 160C and fry until crisp and deep golden.

4
Phase 4

Drop the hot awameh straight into the cold syrup and turn to coat.

5
Phase 5

Drain and serve immediately.