Koeksisters (South African Syrup-Soaked Fritters)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2
South African Koeksisters recipe with a syrupy twist
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g cake flour
2 ml salt
20 ml baking powder
125 g butter
2 eggs , beaten
milk
oil ( for deep frying )
750 g sugar
375 ml water
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 inches ginger , peeled

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
248
Sugar
35g
Fat
11g
Koeksisters are a traditional South African pastry that originated from the Cape Malay community. These sweet and syrupy fritters are braided and fried, then soaked in a sticky syrup made from sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and ginger. Koeksisters are a popular treat to enjoy at family gatherings and celebrations, often served with hot tea or coffee. Although they are not the healthiest snack option, they are a delicious and indulgent treat to enjoy in moderation.

Instructions

1.Sift together the cake flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
2.Rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles bread crumbs.
3.Mix in the beaten eggs and enough milk to form a soft dough.
4.Knead for a few minutes and roll out the dough to 5 mm thickness.
5.Cut into strips, then twist each strip and join the ends to make a braided shape.
6.Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the koeksisters until golden brown.
7.In another pot, make the syrup by bringing the sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and ginger to boil.
8.Slowly pour the hot syrup over the hot koeksisters.
9.Let it cool for a while, strain the syrup, and pour it over the koeksisters again.

PROS

Koeksisters are a delicious South African treat that are sweet and syrupy.

They are perfect to enjoy with family and friends as a dessert or snack.

CONS

Koeksisters are deep-fried and syrupy, making them high in calories and sugar.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although koeksisters are not particularly healthy, the cinnamon and ginger in the syrup have many health benefits.
Cinnamon has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, while ginger is known to reduce inflammation and aid in digestion.

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