Sweet Fried Dough (somali Kac Kac)
Sweet Fried Dough, known as Somali Kac Kac, is a popular snack in Somali cuisine. These small, crispy, and sweet dough bites are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3/4 cup water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom.
- Add water gradually and knead the dough until it comes together and is smooth.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the dough discs until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Let them cool before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 5g
- Protein
- 2g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Frying pan Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the sweet fried dough with a hot cup of Somali tea or coffee.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can sprinkle the fried dough with powdered sugar or cinnamon before serving.
Cost
$5