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Mikate

Congolese fried dough balls, the street breakfast.

Prep9 min
Cook6 min
Total1 h 45 min
Serves20
DifficultyEasy
Per serving160 kcal
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DR CongoDessertVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 20 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Plain flour500 g
  • Dry yeast7 g
  • Sugar100 g
  • Warm water350 ml
  • Nutmeg1/4 tsp
  • Oil for frying1.5 L

Method

  1. DoughMix a soft sticky dough; rise 1 1/2 hours.
  2. FryDrop balls into hot oil; fry until golden and round.
  3. FinishServe warm.

Nutrition per serving

Calories160 kcal
Protein2.6 g
Carbohydrates24.2 g
Fat5.7 g
Fibre0.8 g
Sugar5.1 g
Sodium1 mg
Saturated fat0.8 g
Serving sizeabout 50 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Mikate take to make?

About 1 h 45 min in total: 9 min of preparation and 6 min of cooking, plus 1 h 30 min resting.

How many calories are in Mikate?

About 160 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein. The recipe makes 20 servings of about 50 g each.

Which allergens does Mikate contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Mikate from?

Mikate is a dessert from DR Congo. Congolese fried dough balls, the street breakfast.

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