World Flavors Cookbook

Boortsog (Fried Dough Bites)

Sweet, golden fried dough pieces, the essential companion to Mongolian tea.

Cuisine: Mongolia

Ingredients

• flour, butter, sugar, milk, salt, yeast (optional), oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients into a firm dough
2. Cut into diamonds or strips
3. Fry in hot oil until puffed and golden
4. Serve warm or cold