Luqaimat, a traditional Emirati dessert often enjoyed with Arabic coffee.
Aisha Hamad AlMidfa
Luqaimat is a well-known traditional Emirati dessert that many Emiratis and non-Emiratis indulge in. It is a crowd’s favourite at parties, gatherings, weddings, and during the holy month of Ramadan.
Luqaimat is widely enjoyed with Arabic coffee, but it can be enjoyed without it as well. It is doughy and airy, making it a light dessert, especially when complemented by date molasses or date syrup. For better precision try not making the dough batter too runny so that you have more control over shaping the batter when frying.
A plate of delicious luqaimat.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp corn flour
2 tsp powdered milk
2 tsp yeast
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp saffron
A pinch of salt
2 tsp oil
1 egg
2 cups water
1 cup yoghurt
Sesame seeds
Date molasses or date syrup
One of the methods for shaping the batter.
Method
Aisha is an intern with Gulf Today. She covers the Emirati community, culture, and food.