This is one of my favorite Egyptian desserts that my mom used to make while we were growing up. Serve hot or cooled.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water, divided
- 2 cups white sugar, divided
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 2 ½ cups vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups corn oil
Directions
Step 1
Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil; stir until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium; add lime juice. Simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the syrup; let cool.
Step 2
Stir 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, vegetable oil, and salt together in a pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add flour; stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until batter forms into a ball. Cook until batter is shiny, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl; allow to cool, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Flatten batter into the bottom of the bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until batter is creamy. Pour into a cloth piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
Step 4
Heat corn oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat until bubbly; reduce heat to medium-low. Squeeze 2 inches of batter onto an oiled spatula and lower into the hot oil; repeat until saucepan is full. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer pastries to a paper bag to drain, about 30 seconds.
Step 5
Soak hot pastries in syrup; transfer to a plate to cool, about 5 minutes.
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 40 | |
Calories 184 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat2g | 10% |
Cholesterol19mg | 6% |
Sodium37mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium6mg | 0% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium30mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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