Shushumow

Shushumow are fried curled dough balls coated in simple syrup. In Somali culture, they are a special sweet treat served during holidays and weddings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 390 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups canola oil for frying
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup warm water
• 0.33333334326744 cup canola oil
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make dough: Mix together flour, 1/3 cup canola oil, egg, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. With the mixer on low speed, add warm water slowly and mix until a soft dough forms, 4 to 5 minutes. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer dough to a clean work surface. Cut dough into about thirty 1-inch pieces. Press each piece onto the back of a fork and curl it out away from you to make shushumow.

Step 3

Heat 2 cups oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry shushumow in hot oil, stirring slowly, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4

Make simple syrup: Combine sugar, water, and cardamom in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Stir shushumow gently into simple syrup until evenly coated. Transfer shushumow to a plate and let cool.