The easiest way to prepare Luqmat al qadi (Egypt)
luqmat al-qādi is a meal that is usually consumed during the month of Ramadan. The secret to keeping them crispy is frying them twice until it is golden brown.
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You can decide to spice it up by dipping it into honey or Attar syrup.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of yeast
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- Salt to taste
- 3/4 cup of lukewarm Water
- 1 cup of flour
- 2 tablespoon of corn flour
- Groundnut oil
- Pistachios and rosebuds (optional)
Attar syrup ingredient:
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 Cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
Cooking directions:
How to make luqaimat recipe:
- Add water, yeast, and sugar, mix into a bowl and set it aside for 10 minutes until yeast begins to rise up.
- Add oil, corn starch, flour, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix until everything is incorporated.
- Cover it up and leave it for 30 minutes in a warm place.
Attar syrup directions:
- Add water, sugar, lemon juice, and cardamom pods into a sauce pan.
- Cook over high heat for 4-5 minutes
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 6 more minutes.
- Turn the heat off and set it aside to cool.
Frying Luqmat
- Add a large amount of oil into a skillet on medium heat.
- Punch the dough, and then use a teaspoon that is dipped in oil.
- Take a small piece of the dough, form a ball and then add to the oil.
- Fry for some minutes until it is done.
- Fry them once more until they are golden brown, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
- Dip luqmat into cold syrup for better taste