Zalabia
Yeasted batter fried into airy golden puffs and dipped in syrup — a Ramadan-evening street sweet.
History and culture
Sold hot from bubbling pans after taraweeh prayers, zalabia is the sound and smell of Ramadan nights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour, yeast
- Warm water
- Oil for frying
- Sugar syrup
How it is made
- Whisk a loose batter; let it rise 1 hr.
- Drop spoonfuls into hot oil; fry golden.
- Dip the hot puffs in syrup; drain.