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Made by pressing a dense semolina dough through a star-tipped pastry bag directly into hot oil in a ring shape, this dessert is highly popular across Esenler. As soon as the pastry turns golden, it is dropped into cold syrup, ensuring a crispy exterior and a juicy interior. It is an affordable and delicious treat favored during evening walks in Istanbul.
You can find this dessert hot in the bustling market areas of the district. For precise locations, examine the Map area.
Ingredients
- 2 cups semolina
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water (for syrup)
- Plenty of vegetable oil for deep frying
Preparation
- Boil sugar and water to prepare the syrup, then leave it to cool completely.
- Mix semolina, flour, yogurt, and vegetable oil until a smooth dough forms.
- Fill a pastry bag with the dough, pipe it into cold oil in ring shapes, then turn on the heat to fry.
- Drain the fried pastries and immediately drop them into the cold syrup, let sit for 2 minutes, then serve.
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