Mandazi (Deep Fried Dough)

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Category: Dessert - (809)
Origin: Sudan
Source: Tasty

popular Sudanese dessert is Mandazi, a deep-fried dough filled with fruit and covered with powdered sugar. Mandazi are similar to sweet doughnuts, but are typically made in triangle shapes. These sweet treats are commonly eaten for breakfast, as a snack or as a dessert after meals. Servings: 40

Ingredients:

for 40 mandazis

- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 13 ½ oz coconut milk, 1 can
- oil, for frying

Preparation:

- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt. Make a well in the center, then use a rubber spatula to mix in the egg and coconut milk until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Dive the dough into 4 portions. - Roll out 1 portion of dough into a circle about ¼-inch (6 ml) thick. Cut into 8 triangles. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
- Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350�F (180�C).
- Working in batches, fry the mandazi for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve as breakfast or a snack with Kenyan coffee or chai.
- Enjoy!

Nutrition Values:

Per Serving:

Calories 72
Fat 2g
Carbs 10g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 1g
Protein 1g