Shushumow

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Shushumow, which also has many other names (kalkals, zinanaande), is one of the delicacies made during holidays and weddings in Somali culture. It's a fried pastry made with flour, eggs, and water (some recipes call for milk) tossed in simple sugar syrup. The dough is shaped into small balls, flattened, and curled over. It is crispy on the outside and a little bit soft on the inside. Shushumow is one of my favorites!

Submitted by MyHalwad

Updated on April 22, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

30 shushumow

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Ingredients

Dough:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup canola oil
1 large egg
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup warm water
2 cups canola oil for frying

Simple Syrup:

½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions

Make dough: Mix together flour, 1/3 cup canola oil, egg, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. With the mixer on low speed, add warm water slowly and mix until a soft dough forms, 4 to 5 minutes. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
Transfer dough to a clean work surface. Cut dough into about thirty 1-inch pieces. Press each piece onto the back of a fork and curl it out away from you to make shushumow.
Heat 2 cups oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry shushumow in hot oil, stirring slowly, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Make simple syrup: Combine sugar, water, and cardamom in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
Stir shushumow gently into simple syrup until evenly coated. Transfer shushumow to a plate and let cool.

Recipe Tip

Dough can be curled over using a fork, a new and clean comb/hair pick, or a gnocchi maker.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

390	Calories
21g	Fat
47g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 390
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 150mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 4g	9%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 46mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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