Koeksisters afrikáans
A classic South African dessert of deep-fried syrupy goodness. This authentic recipe is simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredientes
Syrup
- 3 tazas azúcar moreno claro
- 2 tazas agua
- 1 cucharadita canela molida
- 1 cucharada esencia de vainilla
- 10 gramos sliced fresh ginger
- 3 cucharada zumo de limón
Dough
- 2 tazas harina de tortas
- 1 cucharada levadura en polvo
- 1 cucharadita sal kosher
- 50 gramos chilled unsalted butter
- 1 huevo grande
- ½ taza leche
- aceite vegetal
Instrucciones
Para el sirope
- Bring water to a boil, then add the syrup ingredients, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove syrup from heat and refrigerate for several hours, or until chilled.
For the dough
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- Rub the butter into the flour mixture until a crumbly mixture forms.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk and egg, then add to the flour mixture and combine.
- Knead the dough on a flat surface for 10 minutes.
- Cover in cling wrap and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.
Shape the dough
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 20 even rectangles.
- Slice each triangle vertically to form three strips, connected on one end.
- Plait the strips, then pinch each end of the koeksister to secure the shape.
Fry the koeksisters
- Heat a large pot of vegetable oil to around 180°C.
- Carefully deep fry the koeksisters until crispy and golden brown.
- Drain quickly and submerge in syrup for several minutes.
- Remove the koeksisters from the syrup and place them on a rack to cool before serving.
Notas
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Always keep the syrup very cold; return it to the fridge between batches.
- Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady.
- Koeksisters taste best fresh, but they can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- For extra crunch, enjoy them chilled straight from the fridge.
