Ethiopian Fried Snacks - Dabo Kolo

Ethiopians love to snack. Rather than buy bags of snacks that we would see on supermarket shelves, they make their own.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup oil
• Water as needed

METHOD

Mix all ingredients together. Knead, adding water by tablespoons until a stiff dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes more.

Tear the dough into handfuls. You may need to experiment to get the feel of this. On a floured work surface, roll each handful into a strip 1/2 inch wide. Cut each strip into pieces the size of peanuts.

Heat a large heavy sauté pan. Do not oil. Working in batches, put pieces of dough in pan and cook over medium heat until golden brown, turning once in the process.

Let cool on a wire rack. These may be stored in an air-tight container to keep freshness.

Contributor: Elinoar Moore

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