Awwamat – Awwameh
Awwameh, Awwamat, Lqaimat, Luqaimat, or Loqmat el Qadi. – (Arabic Doughnuts)
Well, you may find it a bit difficult to pronounce (or spell), but I assure you it’s much easier to make than to spell.
Awwamat are balls of yeast dough fried in oil and dipped in orange blossom flavored sugar syrup (Ater). They are crunchy on the outside and soft, sweet, and syrupy in the inside.
Awwameh is a traditional and common Syrian sweet, so popular, you find it everywhere, in the streets, in every pastry shop, piled up in a tray in a big pyramid shape.
They are sinfully delicious with that signature glaze of sugar syrup customary to most Arabic sweets. You bite into them and you get a little burst of rosewater syrup perfectly balanced by the light and fluffy cooked dough. Sweet, delicious, and crispy.
Anything with an exotic name like that is obviously something to try. But behind each name, there’s a story.. So, let me explain to you what do these names mean..
Luqaimat (aka Lqaimat )
Once upon a time, there was a young girl, who was in love with a boy called ( Luqai ), one day, while she was making a yeast dough dessert for her dad, she heard that her lover has died, her father entered the kitchen asking her: Sweety, what are you preparing?
mat means in Arabic has died. So she meant that Luqai-her lover has died, but her dad thought she was making a sweet called Luqaimat, and the name has spread worldwide until this day.
Loqmat el Qadi
Qadi in Arabic means the Judge
It was told that the judges were always busy and had no time to go back home to have lunch. So they were eating these tasty crunchy balls; since they are small and can be eaten in one bite. They are perfect for making filling and tastes great.
Awwama
Awwama ( aka Awwameh ) – singular
They have been called like this, because of their spherical shape, so that they float over the oil when frying, like the sea buoy, and that means in Arabic Awwama.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of flour
– 1 1/4 cup warm water
– 1 Tbsp cornstarch
– 1 Tsp instant yeast
– 1 Tbsp sugar
– 1 Tsp orange blossom water/ flower water
– Pinch of salt
Directions:
1. Mix the flour, cornstarch, sugar, yeast, and salt together, add orange blossom water and water and stir it with a whisk.
* The Batter should be like the cake batter, soft, elastic, and sticky. (you may need to add more water or flour depending on the type of flour you use, but do it one tablespoon at a time)
2. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the sugar syrup.
4. Heat the oil, and when it’s hot enough (you can know by dropping a little of the dough and if it fizzes immediately, then it’s ready) fry small balls of the dough.
5. Fill part of the batter in a small plastic bag, tie it. Cut one of the corners off (the size of opening depends on how big you want your Awwama to be, but the smaller the better). Hold the bag in your hand and squeeze a little of the batter onto the wet ice cream scooper.
* Alternative you can use tea spoon, take from the batter small amounts (like small ball shape) then drop the dough into the hot oil and repeat.
6. Prepare a small cup filled with oil next to you, you will need to wet the spoon/ice cream scooper in the oil after every few times, because the batter will stick to it.
7. The balls will swell and float on top. Stir the dough balls in the oil to ensure they get golden and crisp on all sides.
8. Remove Awwama out of the oil with a slotted spoon.
9. Drop Awwama into the sugar syrup (the syrup should be room temperature), allow it to absorb the syrup, and stir it until it uniformly coated and then take it out.
Enjoy!
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Awwameh, Awwamat, Lqaimat, Luqaimat, oder Loqmat el Qadi.
Also, vielleicht findet ihr es schwer auszusprechen (oder buchstabieren), aber ich versichere euch, es ist viel einfacher zu machen als zu buchstabieren.
Awwamat sind kleine frittierte Teigbällchen, die in Zuckersirup (Ater) getunkt werden. Die sind sehr lecker, Außen schön knusprig, und innen leicht und fluffig mit ein feines Aroma entwickelt.
Awwameh ist traditionelle übliche sehr beliebte levantine Süßspeise, es kann überall gefunden wird, in den Straßen, in jeder Konditorei, in einem Tablett aufgestapelt in einer großen pyramidenform.
Sie sind sündhaft lecker, mit dieser Glasur Unterschrift von Zuckersirup, üblich für die meisten arabischen Süßigkeiten.
In sie beißen, und ein wenig Rosenwassersirup Sprengen, Perfekt ausbalanciert durch den fluffig leicht gekochten Teig, bekommst du. Süß, lecker, und knusprig.
Alles wie exotischen Namen wie das ist offensichtlisch etwas zu probieren. Aber hinter
jedem Name gibt es eine Geschichte.. So, lasst ihr mich euch erklären, was diese Namen bedeuten..
Luqaimat or Lqaimat (nur verschwindenen Akzent)
Es war ein Mädchen, das in einen Jungen verliebt hatte, er heißt ( Luqai ). Eines Tages, während sie frittierte Teigbällchen dessert für ihren Vater herstellte, hörte sie, dass ihr Liebhaber gestorben ist. Ihr Vater trat in die Küche und er fragte sie: “Schatz, was bereitest du vor?”
Loqmat el Qadi
Qadi bedeutet der Richter
Loqma oder Loqmeh bedeutet einen Bissen
Es wurde gesagt dass, Der Richter war immer beschäftigt und hatte keine Zeit um nach Hause zurückzugehen und Mittag zu essen. Deshalb hatte er diese leckere knusprige Teigbällchen gegessen, da sie klein sind, und in einem Bissen gegessen werden können. Die sind Perfekt um satt zu machen und geschmackvoll.
Awwama
Awwama or Awwameh (nur verschwindenen Akzent) – singular
Awwamat – plural
Sie werden Awwamat genannt, wegen ihrer spärischen Form, also sie schweben auf das Öl, und das bedeutet auf Arabisch Awwameh.
Zutaten:
– 360 g Mehl
– 0.37 Liter Lauwarmes Wasser
– 1 EL Maisstärke
– 1 TL Hefe
– 1 EL Zucker
– 1 TL Orangenblütenwasser
– Prise Salz
Zubereitung:
1. Die trockenen Zutaten miteinander verrühren, Wasser und Orangenblütenwasser mischen, und mithilfe eines Schneebesens unterrühren.
* Der Teig soll am Ende sehr weich, elastisch, und klebrig sein.
2. Den Teig abdecken und ca. 20 Min. stehen lassen.
3. Inzwischen Zuckersirup vorbereiten.
4. Das Öl erhitzen, and nd wenn das Öl heiß genug ist, dann den Teig zu klein Bällchen hineingeben.
5. Der Teig in einen Spritzbeutel oder Spritzcontainer füllen, dann durch der Spritzbeutel auf den Eisportionierer spritzen.
* Alternativ kann man natürlich auch ein TL nehmen, also von den Teig langsam mit dem Teelöffel nehmen, und sie nach und nach ausfrittieren.
6. Ein Schälchen mit Öl neben den Teig legen, immer wieder den TL / Eisportionierer ins Öl tunken. Nie Wasser benutzen. Durch das Fett, löst sich der Teig besser vom Löffel.
7. Die Teigbällchen werden goldbraun frittiert.
8. Die Teigbällchen nach einander aus dem Öl nehmen.
9. Awwama direkt mit Zuckersirup gewälzt.
Genießen!
Viel Spaßbeim Nachmachen!
Eure Lana ❤
Wow, these seem delicious!
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Indeed, definitely you want to try it 🙂
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These sound delicious and are very similar to an Idian sweet we make called gulab jamun
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Really? sounds interesting 🙂
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Yayy…explained in easy steps…will try
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Please lemme know how it turned out for you once you try it 🙂
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Wow seems delicious I will definitely try it but to pronounce it is more harder than to make it 🙂
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Exactly, it’s so easy to prepare, and you are definitely gonna like it 🙂
please lemme know how it turned out for you once you try it 🙂
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the photos looks delicious, gotta try this when my parents come this weekend thank you!
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you are welcome, please lemme know how it turned out for you once you try it..
wish you and your family happy day 🙂
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it is interesting item, i just hope to test it.
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try make it yourself, very easy to prepare, and tastes great 😉
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Omg, I have to stop reading these food blogs haha! These recipes always make me hungry! This looks amazing!! 🙂
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Thank you! You definitely want to try it, it tastes great 😉
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These. Look. Gorgeous. 😍
I like that you went into the history of the doughnuts before you went into the recipe; it really gives an understanding of why it has the name it does. I really want to make these some day, and with your step by step instruction being so clear, it shouldn’t be too hard!
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I believe that food is not just recipes, it’s much more than this! and behind each recipe, there’s a story to tell!
each name means something precious, and when we are able to understand what does these names mean we will be able to estimate the food much more!
Thanks for reading and for this lovely comment. and yes please try this one, it’s super easy to follow and very delicious! & lemme know how it turned out for you once you try it..
Best regards, Lana 🙂
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Gulab Jamun!..these are delicious deserts..good to see you share the recipe
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I heard that this tasty arabic dessert look like the Indian Gulab Jamun! It’s so interesting to know these information through blogging! This is one of the most amazing thing about blogging!
So, lemme know what do you think once you try them 😉
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WoW.
Very exciting 🙂
Will definitely try.
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Thank you 🙂 , please lemme know how it turned out for you once you try it 🙂
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Great post
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this is soooooo yummy.i will surely try this at home today
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Indeed! It’s so easy to prepare and tastes great! please lemme know how it turned out for you once you try it 🙂
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wow yummyyy
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These look amazing! I will have to try them!
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Indeed! They are so easy to prepare and tastes great! please lemme know how it turned out for you once you try it 🙂
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These look so tasty. I feel so hungry just reading about them. I will give it a try with my daughter she would find it really fun making these!
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Glad you like it! It’s definitely so tasty, your daughter will surely like it a lot 🙂 so give it a try and lemme know how it turned out for you both, and don’t forget to tag me if you post a photo, so I can like it 😉
Have a lovely day my dear 🙂
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Awwameh, Awwamat, Lqaimat, Luqaimat. I still find it hard to read. haha, but I’ll keep trying. Looks delicious by the way!
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Haha, they are super delicious, I really recommend you to try making it instead of reading it 😉
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yummy and delicious
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Indeed!
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We have something similar in Ghana called buff loaf or just doughnuts it’s really delicious. I hope to try Awwama one day just to compare tastes. I’m sure I’ll love it.
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It’s such a great and fascinating thing to know about other cultures food from blogging! Awwama does indeed taste great, would definitely recommend it! & I would really love to try these buff loaf thing, sounds really interesting 🙂
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Looks good
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Looks good And nice recipe too
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thanks
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These look and sound delicious. They remind me of some Indian treats my former co-workers used to bring into the office, I always loved trying the treats of their culture. I like that you include a backstory with the recipe!
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Indeed! It’s always nice to hear about other cultures food. A lot have told me that this recipe is similar to some Indian treats, it looks the same, but would really love to taste it to compare tastes! I’m sure I will like, I always liked trying new treats..
I had to look so deeply to find the origin of this recipe, since as you see the name is so exotic, and having these beautiful stories behind the name, makes it unique and deserves a try 🙂
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They look like a Filipino delicacy called Karioka! Looking forward to try this someday!
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Someone has told me this before, how the world is small!!
Please lemme know how they turned out for you once you try them 🙂
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It’s so Yummy and this Dish is also very popular in India….
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Indeed 😉 what a small world!
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You’ve got fantastic recipes in this site.
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Yummy! Great post.
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Thanks!
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Looks great!
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Its our version of gulab jamun and seems as delicious as well.
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Oh, I would love to try your version, and see how does it tastes 🙂
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YUMM… it looks delicious. 🙂
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Indeed!
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Looks yummy, are you planning to sell them as well.
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Looks interesting, will think about this 😉
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These look yummy! I may need to find a gluten-free version.
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I loved this post! Someone said your blogs
you’re always coming out with great stuff.
I shared this on my facebook and my follwers loved it! Keep up you’ll
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Yummy! these look so delicious. I’d like to try them
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I absolutely recommend it, and lemme know how it turned out for you 😉
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I have to admit, photos are great!
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Thanx! Glad you like it!
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I love doughnuts… Now if you’ll excuse me, my mouth is watering.
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Glad you like it 🙂
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This looks really delicious
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Indeed! definitely recommend it 🙂
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These sounds delicious! I love the video recipe you created.
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Indeed! thank you 🙂
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Delicious, I am hungry after reading the post. Thanks for the share
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These look very delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe, and meaning behind the name! 🙂
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Indeed! you are most welcome 🙂
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Oh man! When I look at the pictures of ’em I suddenly feel a huge empty space in my stomach, lol! They look very similar to Pakistanian/Indian “gulaab jamuns”, which are my absolute favorite sweets in the whole damn world 😉
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Oh, thanks for your sweet comment! Glad you like it! they are absolutely delicious, and definitely worth trying!
A lot of people told me, our Awwama looks like these Indian treats you’ve mentioned! I would really love to try them, just to compare tastes 😉
Please lemme know how they turned out for you once you try them 🙂
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This reminds me of Indian sweets! 😀 I’m sure it’ll be delicious 🙂
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Indeed!
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In India we called Rasgulla for Awwma it’s such a Great Sweet and it’s also my favourite.
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They look delicious! I’d never come across awwama before, but I look forward to encountering them soon!
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Indeed! they definitely worth trying 🙂
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It looks soo yummy!
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It really is yummy!!
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Where are you from
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I’m from the middle east
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I’m from India
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Greeting to India and all the Indian people! love them so much!
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My mouth is watering… will definitely be trying to make these soon!
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Glad you like it.. it’s definitely worth trying 🙂
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The Arabic donuts are really delicious, I have some friends and family who are Arabian and they have made it for me before. It really is tasty!
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Glad to hear that you have tried it before, It really is delicious!! Try to make it yourself, it’s so easy to prepare 🙂
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You had me at “They are sinfully delicious with that signature glaze” – yum! They look so good! ❤
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Never heard of them but they sound good!
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Yummy! Now I’m hungry. Thanks so much!
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I love these and this recipe is so simple I will now be making my own. Thanks!!!
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These look like Greek loukoumades delight, they’re served with honey and chopped walnuts! So yummy!
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Really interesting read! I have never had these.
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