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Awama (Syrup‑Soaked Fritters)
Desserts
50 minMedium

Awama (Syrup‑Soaked Fritters)

Awama — a crunchy sweet that lovers of syrup‑soaked desserts adore. Simple yet one of the most beloved Arabic sweets. Here’s the detailed method.

Awamat (Arab Donuts)
Desserts
30 minEasy

Awamat (Arab Donuts)

Awamat are delicious fried dough pastries suitable for any time, but if you are on a strict diet, steer clear—they are typically fried in hot oil or served with syrup.

Awama (Luqaimat) — Crisp Syrup-Dipped Dough Balls
Desserts
55 minEasy

Awama (Luqaimat) — Crisp Syrup-Dipped Dough Balls

A reliable homemade recipe for awama: small fried dough balls that are syrup-dipped. Frying in two stages gives them their signature crispness.

How to Make Crispy Fried Awamat
Desserts
35 minEasy

How to Make Crispy Fried Awamat

Homemade awamat at their best. The awamat are fried in two stages to achieve the desired crispness, and they should be dipped in cold syrup while still hot.

How to Make Awamat?
Desserts
40 minEasy

How to Make Awamat?

Awamat in a wonderful homemade, crispy recipe... Learn to make fried awamat at home instead of buying them ready-made. Frying them in two stages is essential to achieve the desired result.

Mahalabia with Date Syrup
Desserts
30 minEasy

Mahalabia with Date Syrup

A fresh and delicious dessert idea: mahalabia with date syrup. Try this tested home recipe and you’re sure to love it.

Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Desserts
30 minMedium

Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)

Fried awamat are incredibly delicious sweets. Try this easy recipe from Norma's Kitchen, and you’ll love them and want to make them again.

How to Make Potato Fritters
Mains
35 minEasy

How to Make Potato Fritters

An easy and quick way to make Potato Fritters! This recipe uses ingredients found in every home, and everyone will love its wonderful taste and unique shape.

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup
Desserts
50 minHard

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup

Layali Lubnan with syrup or honey — a much-loved, two-layer dessert topped with nuts. Simple to prepare and always popular.

Chocolate Syrup (Dip-able Chocolate Sauce)
Desserts
50 minEasy

Chocolate Syrup (Dip-able Chocolate Sauce)

Chocolate syrup — quick and easy to make. Prepare and keep in the fridge until needed. Serves with many desserts, fresh fruit, marshmallows or ice cream.

Authentic Namoura
Desserts
30 minEasy

Authentic Namoura

Namoura is a delicious Middle Eastern dessert. Anyone who loves sweet flavors and syrup-soaked desserts will enjoy this original namoura recipe.

How to Make Aish El Saraya Dessert
Desserts
40 minEasy

How to Make Aish El Saraya Dessert

Aish El Saraya is one of the easiest Arabic desserts. This recipe is made with toasted bread soaked in syrup, topped with a cooked cream layer. Garnish as desired.

Easy Meshabek (Fried Sweet Ribbons)
Desserts
40 minEasy

Easy Meshabek (Fried Sweet Ribbons)

Meshabek — a simple homemade sweet made from a fermented batter, deep-fried and soaked in syrup. Important steps: allow the batter to ferment well and stir before shaping and frying.

How to Make Fried Maqaroun Dessert
Desserts
40 minEasy

How to Make Fried Maqaroun Dessert

Maqaroun, also called Zainab's fingers, is one of the most delicious desserts soaked in syrup. Try baking the maqaroun in the oven instead of deep-frying it to reduce the calories.

Palestinian Mtabbak with Walnuts
Desserts
50 minEasy

Palestinian Mtabbak with Walnuts

Palestinian mtabbak with walnuts and cinnamon, made with an easy homemade method and super delicious... Mtabbak is one of those rich desserts that are soaked in syrup!

Semolina and Coconut Harissa (Basbousa)
Desserts
50 minEasy

Semolina and Coconut Harissa (Basbousa)

Semolina and coconut harissa, soaked with cold syrup—mmm, so delicious. These Arab desserts are very popular, easy to make, and perfect for entertaining :)

Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)
Desserts
50 minHard

Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)

Harissa is a classic Arabic semolina cake made with coconut. Loved by adults and kids alike, it’s soaked in syrup for extra sweetness and richness.

Bread Fritters
Breads and flatbreads
55 minMedium

Bread Fritters

A very easy and practical recipe, especially when you have stale bread you don’t want to waste. Be sure to remove all moisture from the bread before frying the dough to avoid bubbles in hot oil.