Zambian Fritters with Orange Syrup

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: store-bought lemon juice

Lemon juice provides a similar tartness.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, and oil in a bowl.

Let the mixture rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Drop spoonfuls of dough into hot oil for frying.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, orange zest, and orange juice, and let sugar dissolve to create syrup.

Mix icing sugar with orange juice to create a glaze.

Drizzle fritters with the orange syrup and icing before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

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