Lokma
Lokma, is a dessert made of leavened and deep fried dough balls, soaked in syrup or honey, sometimes coated with cinnamon or other ingredients. The dish was described as early as the 13th century by al-Baghdadi as luqmat al-qādi (لُقْمَةُ ٱلْقَاضِيِ), "judge's morsels".
| Alternative names | Loukoumas, loukoumades, luqma crispella |
|---|---|
| Type | Fried dough |
| Place of origin | Mesopotamia |
| Region or state | Egypt |
| Main ingredients | Yeast-leavened dough, oil, sugar syrup or honey |
| Variations | Zalabiyeh |
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