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Kac Kac (A Somali Doughnut)

March 5, 2020 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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Kac kac is the name of these little fried dough treasures.  Sometimes they  are referred to Somali Beignets.  These are beloved in Somalia especially during the month of Ramadan.  Somali’s  anxiously await  for Iftaar, the meal to break the fast, and the fragrance of cardamon scented dough is a tradition which can bring people right back home.  The scent of celebration.  A bite of deliciousness.  

Each family has their own secret recipe for Kac kac.  I found this one to be the most common.  The result is a crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside bite.  We enjoyed it with black tea which is commonly served after a heavy meal. It was the perfect ending to our Somali meal.

Did you know that Somalia is home to frankincense and myrrh?  It is common in Somalia to use a pot called  Dabqaads as an incense burner to make their homes smell good. The incense is placed on hot charcoal inside the pot which burns for about 10 minutes.  The fragrance lingers for hours.

If you would like to learn more about Somalia, be sure to check out “Our Journey to Somalia.  There you will also find more authentic recipes including the  Xawaash you need for the Suugo.  Also, you are sure to enjoy other recipes like  Somali Salad.

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Kac Kac (Somali Doughnuts)

These are super quick and easy to make and very addicting!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Somali
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 560kcal
Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted ghee or butter
  • 2 tablespoons warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 2 eggs
  • Oil for frying
  • confectioners sugar for dusting Optional

Instructions

  • Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Add sugar and cardamom powder.
  • Pour hot melted ghee or butter onto the flour mixture. Mix well until combined.
  • Add the warm milk and lightly beaten eggs and knead the dough until smooth. You should be able to easily clean the bowl with dough and then you know it is done.
  • Roll out the dough into a circular shape to a thickness of about half an inch and cut into the desired shape.
  • Heat the oil.
  • Deep fry the kac kac until golden brown, remove from oil, place on a paper towel to drain oil.
  • Dust with confectioners sugar if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg

 

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