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Kaimati (Sweet Dumplings)
Kaimati (Sweet Dumplings) is a traditional Tanzanian recipe (originating on the Island of Zanzibar) for a classic dessert of yeasted flour dumplings bound with yoghurt that are deep fried before serving. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Tanzanian version of: Sweet Dumplings (Kaimati).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Additional Time:
(+9 hours fermenting)
Makes:
10
Rating: 
Tags : Dessert RecipesBaking RecipesTanzania Recipes
This is a traditional
Zanzibar dessert, often eaten at Ramadan.
Ingredients:
650g white flour
2 tsp yeast
generous pinch of sugar
160ml natural yoghurt
120ml warm water
salt, to taste
oil for frying
Method:
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl and add the yoghurt and just enough warm water to form a thick batter. Beat until smooth then leave aside for at least six hours. At the end of this time, mix the yeast and sugar in the 120ml warm water and leave, covered, in a warm place until it becomes frothy (about 20 minutes).
Tip the yeast mix into your batter and beat with a whisk until the batter begins to form stiff peaks. Set the batter aside for a further 3 hours to ferment.
When ready, pour oil into a wok to a depth of at least 3cm. Heat the oil then shape the batter into little balls and add them a few at a time to the hot oil and fry until golden brown. When each batch of dumplings is done, transfer to kitchen paper to drain then set the dumplings in syrup so that they are completely covered and serve hot.
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