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Zoolbia

Starch and yogurt come together in this Persian dessert, flavoured with rose water and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Mix starch, 1-2 spoons of sugar, and water, then add yogurt and mix well until the mixture is even and smooth.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan until hot. Pour the mix through a funnel into the pan creating round lattice shapes about 5-6 cm in diameter.

  3. 3

    Turn heat down and fry fully on one side, then on the other. Mix well sugar, rose-water, and a glass of water.

  4. 4

    Heat until water comes to a boil, and the syrup thickens. Remove from heat. Soak zoolbia in the syrup for about 5 minutes, then serve.

    5 min

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