Shabakiyah

Name: Shabakiyah
Prep time: 60 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 75 Minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings

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Ingredients 17 items

For the shabakiyah:
1400 g Plain flour
1 tin Nestlé® Sweetened Condensed Milk or 397 g
200 g white vinegar
100 g sesame powder
2 tablespoons anise powder
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 Eggs
350 ml Blossom water
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon Salt
1.4 cups Olive oil
3 cups Vegetable oil
For the sugar syrup:
2 kg Sugar
3 cups Water
40 g lemon juice

How to prepare

Combine all the shabakiyah ingredients to make hard dough, and keep aside for 20 minutes.
Divide the dough into 5 or 6 pieces and start sheeting with a wooden roller.
Cut the dough into squares 8 x 8cm each and cut inside each square 4 parallel lines keeping the end without cut; giving the shape of shabakiyah.
Deep fry in oil until golden in color; remove and dip directly in sugar syrup for 6 to 8 minutes. Serve cold.
For the sugar syrup:
Bring the sugar and water to a boil; add lemon juice and boil until golden in color.

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What does white vinegar add to this recipe in terms of health benefits?

White vinegar, an essential ingredient in your kitchen, has been shown to have anti-bacterial properties.