🇫🇯 Fijian Cuisine

Babakau

Fijian Fried Dough

Prep Time 90 min

Servings 8

Difficulty Easy

Calories 284 kcal

Pillowy triangles of fried dough, golden and crisp outside, soft inside. Fijian street food enjoyed as a snack or with curry.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet instant yeast
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup butter, melted
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

1 Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
2 Add warm water and melted butter, kneading into a smooth dough.
3 Cover and let the dough rise for one hour until doubled in size.
4 Punch down the dough and divide into small balls.
5 Roll each ball flat and cut into triangles.
6 Deep fry in hot oil at 180C until puffed and golden on both sides.
7 Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Did You Know?

Babakau vendors are found at every Fijian market and bus stop, serving the golden triangles piping hot.