Lgeimat Saffron

Crisp dumplings in saffron syrup with pistachio.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Flour
• 3 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 tsp Yeast
• 1 pinch Saffron
• 1 tsp Cardamom
• 1½ cups Warm water
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 4 cups Frying oil
• ¼ cup Pistachios

Method

1. Make the batter — Whisk the flour, cornstarch, yeast, saffron and cardamom with warm water into a thick sticky batter.
2. Ferment — Cover and leave 90 minutes until bubbly.
3. Make the syrup — Boil the sugar with water and lemon until slightly thickened, then add saffron and cool.
4. Fry — Drop small balls into hot oil and fry until deep golden and hollow.
5. Soak — Dip the hot dumplings straight into the cool syrup for 30 seconds.
6. Lgeimat is ready — Drain and scatter with crushed pistachio.

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