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Nutritional Values
420kcal
7gProtein
68gCarbs
15gFat
2gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
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Luqaimat
How to order / say it
Say it
لقيمات — [loo-kai-mat]
Order
I'd like the Luqaimat, please.
Locally
أريد اللقيمات، من فضلك.
Say locally
Sweet dumplings served with date syrup or honey.
Why try it?
Luqaimat is a beloved dessert during festive times, symbolizing hospitality and Emirati tradition.
How it tastes
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, its sweetness perfectly balances the aromatic saffron and cardamom.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Luqaimat traces back to the pre-oil era when it was a festival favorite, capturing the Arabian love of sweet treats.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g flour
- 🥛 200 ml milk
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp yeast
- 🧂 pinch saffron
- 🧂 1 tsp cardamom
- 🍯 for serving date syrup
Method
- 1 Mix flour, milk, sugar, yeast, saffron, and cardamom in a bowl.
- 2 Allow dough to rise until doubled.
- 3 Form into balls and fry until golden brown.
- 4 Serve warm, drizzled with date syrup.
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