Zambian Vitumbuwa Fritters

Name: Zambian Vitumbuwa Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 baking powder; 1/2 fine salt; 2 granulated sugar; 1 1/4 warm water, plus more as needed; 3 vegetable oil, for frying

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Zambian Vitumbuwa Fritters

AuthorDanCategoryBreakfast, Desserts, Vegetarian, ZambiaDifficultyBeginner

Lightly sweet with crisp edges and a soft center.

Zambian vitumbuwa fritters, golden African-style doughnut treats

Yields12 Servings

Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

Keep the batter thick enough to hold a rounded spoonful; thin batter absorbs more oil. Fry at steady medium heat so the centers cook before the crust becomes too dark.

Fritter batter

3 all-purpose flour

2 ½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp fine salt

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 ¼ warm water, plus more as needed

For frying

3 vegetable oil, for frying

Make the fritters

Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl until evenly combined.

Pour in the warm water gradually, stirring until a thick, soft batter forms. It should be scoopable and hold a rounded spoonful without running.

Rest the batter for 10 minutes while the oil heats; this gives the flour time to hydrate.

Pour about 3 cm of oil into a heavy saucepan and heat over medium heat to about 170°C.

Wet or lightly oil a tablespoon, scoop rounded spoonfuls of batter, and carefully lower 5–6 into the oil without crowding the pan.

Fry for 2–3 minutes on the first side, until the fritters puff and turn golden underneath.

Turn each fritter and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until evenly golden and set through the center; lower the heat if they color too quickly.

Drain on a rack or paper towels, cool for 5 minutes, and serve warm with tea.

Ingredients