Awama (Arabic Sweet Balls)
Awama is a Middle Eastern doughnuts which consists of a deep-fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup. It is traditionally served warm and enjoyed during the Islamic month of Ramadan.
Ingredients
For the Doughnuts
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups of water
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
- ½ cup vegetable canola oil For Frying
For Sugar Syrup
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Instructions
Making the Dough
- Combine warm water with brown sugar and instant yeast in a large cup to prepare the dough.
- In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt before adding the water-yeast mixture.
- Stir gently until the dough reaches a soft and sticky texture. Cover it with a thin cloth and let it rise for one hour.
Frying the Doughnuts
- Pour vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Once hot, scoop teaspoon-sized portions of dough into your non-dominant hand in a fist shape between the thumb and index finger. Use a spoon or your thumb to drop the dough into the hot oil.
- Repeat the process until the pot is filled with round dough balls, frying them until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the fried dough balls to a plate.
Making the Sugar Syrup
- Prepare a sugar syrup by simmering water, sugar, and lemon juice in a separate pan. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Gently immerse this Arabic doughnuts into the syrup to soak in the flavors.
- Serve these delicious Middle Eastern sweet dumplings with hot tea for a delightful treat enjoyed with loved ones.
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Notes
- Serve this Awama right away when it is warm to maintain its crispiness.
- Store the leftover sugar syrup in an air-tight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 5gCalories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 79.4gProtein: 5.9gFat: 22.5gSaturated Fat: 1.9gSodium: 911mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 40.6gCalcium: 13mgIron: 3mg
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