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Kaimati (sweet syrup fritters)

Small golden fritters, crisp on the outside and soft inside, drizzled with a syrup flavored with cardamom. They are very popular street food in Nairobi and along the coast.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sirop

Nutrition facts

548 kcal per serving

Protein
8.8 g
Carbohydrates
98.8 g
of which sugars
57.3 g
Fat
12.2 g
Fiber
2.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, cardamom and salt.
  2. Gradually add the lukewarm water, mixing until you have a soft, sticky dough.
  3. Cover and let it rest for 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough has risen.
  4. Meanwhile, make the syrup: heat the sugar, water and cardamom over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Keep warm.
  5. Heat the oil in a saucepan to about 170 °C.
  6. Scoop small balls of dough with two wet spoons and fry them in small batches, turning, for about 3 to 4 minutes until a nice golden color.
  7. Drain on paper towels, then dip them in the warm syrup for a moment before serving.

Variations and tips

Without syrup. Simply dust the kaimati with cinnamon-scented powdered sugar for a lighter version.

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