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Funkaso (Hausa Fritters)

6 ingredients 9 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

623
Calories
13g
Protein
15g
Fat
108g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Wheat not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1

Sift the flour into a mixing bowl , and mix in the yeast, salt, sugar, and baking powder.

2

Mix in enough water to form a sticky and loose dough .

3

Cover the dough, and let rise for 2 hours in a warm place.

4

Gently deflate the dough and bring it together in the bowl.

5

Heat a few inches of oil in a skillet or pot over medium heat. If you have a thermometer , aim for 350°F / 175°C. A small piece of dough should immediately float and start bubbling.

6

Dip the back of a ladle or other large cooking spoon into a bowl of water to prevent sticking. Scoop a handful of dough onto the back of the ladle. Stick your finger in the center, and pull it repeatedly towards the outside to make a hole in the center.

7

Turn the ladle over into the hot oil to release the dough into the oil—the ring should slip off. Fry the dough until golden brown and cooked through on all sides. You can work in batches as long as you do not overcrowd the fryer.

8

Remove the fritter(s) from the oil, and drain off any excess on a cooling rack .

9

Serve as desired with soup or sugar.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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