Tunisian Semolina Cookies in Syrup – Vegan version
Fried semolina balls made with a light hand, flavored with anise and sesame, served with a date syrup and rose water glaze Vegan version: Date syrup (silan).
Mix the semolina, ground sesame, anise, sugar and salt, add the water and oil and knead into a dough that is setting and non-sticky.
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Heat the oil to 175°C (345°F) and shape the dough into the size of a walnut balls and drop them into the oil.
⚙ Deep-fryingStoveSlotted spoonCandy/oil thermometerDeep pot for frying
💡Keep the oil at 170–180°C (340–355°F): too cold, and the food soaks up oil; too hot, and it browns outside before the inside cooks. Without a thermometer, dip the tip of a wooden spoon in the oil: when medium bubbles form around it right away, the oil is hot enough.
💡Don't overload the oil: every piece that goes in cools it down. Fry one piece as a test, then the rest in several batches, and transfer to paper towels.
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Fry 3–4 minutes, until the dough browns, and drain.
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Heat the date syrup, water and rose water in a small pot.
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Dip the balls in the hot date syrup syrup and let them set.
430calories
6 gprotein
62 gcarbs
18 gfat
● protein 5%● carbs 56%● fat 38%
Per serving (111 g), of 8 servings
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⚖ About the ingredients
Boiling water: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 15 g · 0 kcal per 100 g · More about Boiling water →
Sugar: measured in cup in this recipe: 1 cup = 200 g · 387 kcal per 100 g · More about Sugar →
Salt: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 6 g · 0 kcal per 100 g · More about Salt →
Honey: measured in cup in this recipe: 1 cup = 340 g · 304 kcal per 100 g · More about Honey →
Rose water: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 15 g · 1 kcal per 100 g · More about Rose water →
Semolina: measured in cup in this recipe: 1 cup = 170 g · 360 kcal per 100 g · More about Semolina →
Water: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 15 g · 0 kcal per 100 g · More about Water →
Sesame seeds: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 9 g · 573 kcal per 100 g · More about Sesame seeds →
Anise: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 5 g · 337 kcal per 100 g · More about Anise →
🔧 Tools needed (4) · 🍳 2 cooking vessels
Stove· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Portable hot plate (one weaker burner) · Camping gas stove (One burner, outdoors) · Electric pressure cooker (multicooker) (One pot, no real shallow frying)
Deep pot for frying· Also works: Electric deep fryer (None) · Wok (Less oil, less stable)
Small saucepan· Also works: Pot (None) · Frying pan (A deep pan for sauces)
Slotted spoon· Also works: Spider strainer (None) · Tongs (For large pieces)
Helps, not needed: Candy/oil thermometer
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