Lekke Recipes

Traditional SA Malay Koeksisters

Yields: 12 Servings Difficulty: Medium Prep Time: 2 Hr Cook Time: 15 Mins Total Time: 2 Hr 15 Mins

It amazing to have this Malay Koeksisters on your table for Tea Time or as a Cold Dessert

Ingredients

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    INGREDIENTS DOUGH:
  • INGREDIENTS FOR SYRUP:

Instructions

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    METHOD FOR DOUGH:
  • 1. Mix Flour with Spices, Sugar, Yeast and Salt. .
  • 2. Melt butter in hot water and mix Milk.
  • 3. To dry ingredients add Egg, Oil and Milk-Water mixture.
  • 4. Mix thoroughly to form a soft smooth Dough.
  • 5. Leave to rise for about 1- 2 hours in a warm place. Cover Dough with plastic bag to rise quicker.
  • 6. Once Dough has risen, Lube hands with oil and roll dough into a sausage shape and cut into 2cm slices.
  • 7. Set aside to rise again
  • 8. Lightly stretch slices to form an oval shape and deep fry in medium hot oil until golden brown.
  • 9. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
  • METHOD FOR SYRUP:
  • 1. Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a slow boil, stirring to ensure sugar does not burn.
  • 2. Stir until the sugar syrup becomes slightly sticky.
  • 3.Place Koeksisters in sauce and soak/boil in it for 2 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon.
  • 4. Sprinkle with a little of the Coconut Flakes or roll it in the fakes to cover nicely and serve hot.

Notes

TIP: CAN BE SERVED HOT OR COLD IF NOT SERVING IMMEDIATELY YOU CAN PLACE IN FRIDGE.