Gullisuwa (Nigerian Milk Balls)
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Gullisuwa are small fried milk balls from northern Nigeria, sold on the street and served at weddings and festivals. The dough needs only powdered milk, sugar, cornstarch and a little vanilla, so the pantry does most of the work. Oiled hands keep the rolling easy, and a quick fry gives a browned outside with a sweet, milky bite. Cooks sometimes stir in chilli, cashews or coconut for variety.
Instructions
Put the powdered milk, sugar, cornstarch and vanilla powder in a bowl and stir until the mixture looks even and no streaks of any one ingredient remain.
Add water a little at a time, mixing as you go, until the powder comes together into a dough that holds its shape.
Rub a little vegetable oil on your hands so the dough does not stick, then roll it into small balls.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan and fry the balls until they are browned all over, turning them if needed so they color evenly.
Lift the fritters out of the oil with a spoon and let them drain in a sieve. Serve them fresh.
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