World Flavors Cookbook

Zalabia

Sweet fried dough fritters, crispy on the outside and soft inside, traditionally drizzled with honey or dusted with sugar.

Cuisine: Yemen

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tbsp yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• Warm milk or water
• Oil for frying
• Honey for drizzling

Instructions

1. Make a thick, sticky batter and let it rise until bubbly.
2. Heat oil in a deep pan.
3. Drop spoonfuls of batter or pipe into spirals into the hot oil.
4. Fry until golden brown and crispy.
5. Drain and immediately drizzle with honey or syrup.