Luqmat Al Qadhi [The Judge’s Morsel/Bite] ~ لقمة القاضي
June 3, 2013 by lamyaalmas
This dessert is called Luqmat Al Qadhi or Luqaymaat “The Judge’s Morsel” or “The Judge’s Bites” and they are popular all over the Middle East. I was told it was given this name because these sweet doughy balls are so delicious that they can sway the opinion of a judge. Whether fact or fiction, this dessert is indeed delicious. I like these to be crispy rather than soft and doughy, and this recipe is just perfect for me. I hope it works out just as well as it does for me.
You will need:
1) 1 cup of white flour
2) 2 tablespoons of corn starch
3) 1 teaspoon of yeast
4) 2 tablespoons of oil (canola, corn, vegetable)
5) 1 teaspoon of sugar
6) 1/8 tsp of salt
7) 1 cup and a 1/2 of warm water or as needed
8) Oil for frying–I used Canola
For the sugar syrup:
1) 1 cup sugar
2) 1 cup water
3) 1/2 tsp of orange blossom water
4) few drops of lemon
5) Thin slice of lemon with peel
Place all of these in a saucepan and boil under medium heat for 15-20 minutes. You want a thick syrup, a watery one will interfere with the crunchy texture of your doughy sweets.
Now to start making the Luqaymaat/bites. Mix the flour, starch and salt together . Mix the yeast and the sugar and add a 1/2 cup of water to them. Then add them to the flour, then add the oil and the rest of the water. Mix the dough well. The consistency should be thicker than a cake batter. You should actually be able to scoop it all up in your hand. Cover with a plastic wrap and let rise for 45 minutes to an hour. When it has risen, heat the oil under medium heat. It is hot enough when you add a little batter it starts sizzling right away and rises to the surface.
Now you can spoon the batter into the oil in a number of ways. I just place a bowl of water next to me, dip my fingers and then take some dough with the tips of my fingers and drop it carefully into the oil. Then I continue rolling them in the oil until they are golden brown. Fish then out with a slotted spoon, shake out the oil and drop them into the sugar syrup. Continue the same until all the dough is gone. This recipe makes about 3 generous servings or 4 reasonable servings.
*Other suggestions for uniform sized Luqaymaat is to take a spoon and dip it in oil and then fill it with dough and slowly drop it into the oil. Continue until the rest of the dough is done.
Enjoy with sugarless tea or coffee.
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Posted in Sweet Tooth (Desserts) | 13 Comments
A Yemeniyah's Recipes 
its been a while since you posted any recipes
Yes Sami true! My husband was away for 3 months so I didn’t have anyone to cook for. He is back, so insha Allah will be posting any new recipes.
Lamya
Salaam.
I have attempted to make this and followed the directions to the T… But the batter wouldn’t form into a ball for me. What would you advise? The batter was a cake like consistency and I used a spoon to drop them into the oil.
Wa alaikum assalaam ,
The batter is not meant to be hard. When you drop them into the oil– using a spoon , some are skilfull and use their hands– they should puff up and turn into balls. Does that make sense?
Lamya
اسلام عليكم و رمضان كريم
May I add a quick suggestion for this recipe that I find to be much much easier than using a spoon! Zipppppplock bag! Once the batter is ready for cooking I get a glass cup (16oz will do) and place in one end of a ziplock bag. Then pour in some of the batter and hold the top with one hand. Cut the corner of the bag (size is to your preference). While holding the top of the bag in my left hand I dip my index and thumb (right hand) in oil. Squeeze out the batter with your left hand and as some comes out into the oil you pinch the ziplock from the end you cut with your fingers using your right index & thumb. This forms perfect rounded balls. I’m so sorry if I confused anyone I tried my best at explaining LOL
Also, make sure to use a heavy duty ziplock bag so it doesn’t rupture and make a huge mess. Once done you can wash it off and put in freezer for reuse. Any questions feel free to ask =)
و عليكم السلام و رمضان مبارك ام باسل
Of course ! Of course !
I’m going to try this . Thank you so much .
Lamya
Yes try it. So much easier :) btw I’m so glad I came across this website. You have such nice recipes!! مابش احلا من اكل اليمن
Will do . Alhamdullilah so glad you found my blog too . Yes yes true Yemeni food , although very under represented is some of the best in the world Alhamdullilah.
Lamya
They’re called Loukoumades in Greek. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/212392/loukoumades/
Nice to know . Thank you . We call them Luqmat Al Qadhi all over the Middle East and North Africa .
Lamya
Some places also called them ” Awamaat” , which means swimmer because of the way they swim and float in the oil .
Lamya
Salam! How to store extra dough..fridge or freezer? And for how long can it be stored?
Wa Alaikum Assalaam ,
I’ve never stored this dough. I would freeze it, and then thaw and make it right away. Try it and let me know how it goes.
Lamya