Boortsog (Fried Dough Bites)
DessertMongolia

BoortsogFried Dough Bites

Mongolian boortsog are small pieces of lightly sweetened dough fried until golden. Shapes and richness vary by household.

Prep

30m

Cook

20m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
1729kcal

Calories

12g

Protein

141g

Fat

108g

Carbs

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

Before you start

Ingredients

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4
  • 400g
    All-Purpose Flour
  • 8g
    Baking Powder
  • 4g
    Salt
  • 50g
    White Sugar
  • 200ml
    Whole Milk
  • 600ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 80g
    Honey

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar in a bowl.

  2. 02

    Add the whole milk and knead until a soft, smooth dough forms. Let it rest briefly.

  3. 03

    Roll the dough and cut it into small strips, knots, or diamond shapes.

  4. 04

    Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (355°F) in a deep pan.

  5. 05

    Fry the dough pieces in batches until golden brown, keeping the oil near 180°C (355°F). Drain well.

  6. 06

    Serve the fried dough warm with the honey on the side or drizzled over the top.

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