Sweet Dumplings With Date Syrup (emirati Luqaimat)

Sweet Dumplings with Date Syrup, also known as Emirati Luqaimat, are a popular dessert in Eastern Arabian cuisine. These small, sweet dumplings are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, drizzled with a generous amount of date syrup for a delightful treat.

Vegetarian Dessert Eastern Arabian Emirati Cuisine Sweet Dumplings Date Syrup
Sweet Dumplings With Date Syrup (emirati Luqaimat)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Date syrup, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add warm water gradually and mix until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 1 hour.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  5. Scoop small portions of the batter and drop them into the hot oil.
  6. Fry the dumplings until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. Drizzle generously with date syrup before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
5g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Bowl Deep pan Paper towels

Tools

Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons Slotted spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the sweet dumplings with date syrup as a dessert after a traditional Eastern Arabian meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, sprinkle the dumplings with sesame seeds before drizzling with date syrup.

Cost

$5