Shushumow
Description
Shushumow are fried curled dough balls coated in simple syrup. In Somali culture, they are a special sweet treat served during holidays and weddings.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup canola oil
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1 large egg
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup warm water
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2 cups canola oil for frying
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Directions
1
Make dough: Mix together flour, 1/3 cup canola oil, egg, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. With the mixer on low speed, add warm water slowly and mix until a soft dough forms, 4 to 5 minutes. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
2
Transfer dough to a clean work surface. Cut dough into about thirty 1-inch pieces. Press each piece onto the back of a fork and curl it out away from you to make shushumow.
3
Heat 2 cups oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry shushumow in hot oil, stirring slowly, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
4
Make simple syrup: Combine sugar, water, and cardamom in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
5
Stir shushumow gently into simple syrup until evenly coated. Transfer shushumow to a plate and let cool.