Mikate (Yeasted Fried Dough Balls)
DessertCongo - Kinshasa

MikateYeasted Fried Dough Balls

These airy fried dough balls are crisp outside, soft within, and lightly sweet. They are popular as a snack and are best enjoyed warm, when the interior is still tender and fluffy.

Prep

1h

Cook

20m

Serves

6

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
1025kcal

Calories

9g

Protein

78g

Fat

74g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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6
  • 500g
    All-Purpose Flour
  • 60g
    White Sugar
  • 7g
    Active Dry Yeast
  • 4g
    Salt
  • 350ml
    Water (lukewarm)
  • 500ml
    Vegetable Oil

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Mix the all-purpose flour, white sugar, active dry yeast, and salt in a bowl.

  2. 02

    Pour in the lukewarm water and stir until a thick, smooth batter forms.

  3. 03

    Cover the bowl and let the batter rise until bubbly and expanded.

  4. 04

    Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (356°F).

  5. 05

    Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until the dough balls are puffed and deep golden all over.

  6. 06

    Drain briefly and serve warm.

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