Snack
Mandasi (Malawian Fried Dough)

Mandasi (Malawian Fried Dough)

Malawi

40Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

Malawi's lightly sweet fried dough cakes, a beloved breakfast and teatime treat sold hot from roadside stalls across the country.

Equipment
  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Clean cloth
Ingredients
Plain flour3 cups
Sugar0.33 cup
Instant yeast2 tsp
Salt0.5 tsp
Warm water or milk1 cup
Egg1
Vegetable oil for frying500 ml

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