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Traditionally served with chai, they feature a hint of coconut for a tropical finish.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":90,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 cups all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"4","usUnit":"cup","form":"all-purpose","notes":"","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"white","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 1/4 tsp instant yeast","name":"Instant Yeast","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"instant","notes":"one packet","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp ground cardamom","name":"Cardamom","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 cup warm coconut milk","name":"Coconut Milk","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"full fat, warmed","group":"Wet Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 large egg, beaten","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"beaten","notes":"large","group":"Wet Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Oil for deep frying","name":"Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"for frying","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, instant yeast, ground cardamom, and salt.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Whisk together the flour, sugar, instant yeast, ground cardamom, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm coconut milk and the beaten egg. Mix by hand or with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 60 minutes or until doubled in size.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 6 equal balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a circle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut each circle into 4 triangles (like a pizza).","group":"Shaping","title":"Punch down the risen dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat oil in a deep pan or pot to 350°F (177°C). Carefully drop a few triangles into the hot oil. Fry until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and fry the other side. This should take about 2-3 minutes total.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat oil in a deep pan or pot","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove the mandazi with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove the mandazi","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Ensure the oil is not too hot; if it is, the outside will brown before the inside is cooked. Using warm coconut milk helps activate the yeast faster.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["East African","Swahili"]},"course":["main","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["large mixing bowl","rolling pin","deep frying pan","slotted spoon","paper towels"],"diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"piece","note":"Makes approximately 24 triangular mandazi"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be prepared and kept in the fridge overnight for a cold rise."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat slightly in the oven or microwave before serving.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 300°F (149°C) in the oven for 5 minutes to restore fluffiness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmandazi_ba61929f38%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=38d541d6-7a02-402c-a53d-238e073c1954","imageAlt":"Mandazi (East African Coconut Doughnuts) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["mandazi","doughnuts","african breakfast","coconut","cardamom","swahili food","fried dough"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mandazi (East African Coconut Doughnuts)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:56:18.715Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:56:18.715Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"boli_cb6fb8f7eb","slug":"boli-roasted-plantain","title":"Boli (Roasted Plantain)","description":"A beloved West African street food staple consisting of sweet, ripe plantains grilled until caramelized and smoky. 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