Kala (Liberian Fritters)

• 1 tablespoon salt or to taste
• 1 cup sugar
• 3–4 cups warm water
• 4½ teaspoon active dry yeast
• 6–7 cups all purpose flour
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

Ingredients for 8 servings (1.9 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine the salt, sugar, warm water, and yeast in a medium-size bowl. Set aside for about 5–7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the flour and mix very well; if you have a mixer, use it.

3. 3

   Let the mixture rise for approximately 2 hours.

4. 4

   Pour the vegetable oil in a large saucepan until it reaches at least 5 cm deep—too little oil will result in flatter fritter. Heat over medium heat—a drop of batter should rise to the surface and start sizzling.

   Stovetop
5. 5

   Use a spoon or your hands to drop dollops of batter into the hot oil. Fry for a few minutes until golden brown on one side. Turn the ball to the other side and fry until golden brown.

   Stovetop
6. 6

   Use a large perforated spoon to remove the fritters and place them on paper towels to soak up excess oil.

7. 7

   If desired, roll the finished product in powdered sugar or table sugar.