Zalabia

Zalabia is a delightful Moroccan dessert featuring crispy, spiral-shaped dough soaked in fragrant honey syrup. This sweet treat is perfect for satisfying your cravings while offering a taste of Moroccan culture.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 150 grams
• water - 200 milliliters
• yeast - 5 grams
• sugar - 10 grams
• salt - 1 gram
• cornstarch - 10 grams
• vegetable oil (for frying) - 500 milliliters
• honey - 100 grams
• water (for syrup) - 50 milliliters
• ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and cornstarch together.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4. In a saucepan, combine honey and 50ml of water. Heat gently until the honey dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly. Stir in the ground cinnamon.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. Once the oil is hot, using a piping bag or a squeeze bottle, pipe the batter into spiral shapes directly into the oil.
7. Fry the zalabia until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
8. Immediately dip the fried zalabia into the honey syrup, ensuring they are well-coated.
9. Serve warm, drizzled with additional honey if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a quick source of energy due to its carbohydrate content.
• Contains honey, which has natural antibacterial properties.

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